[Healthcare policy at the EU level: strategies for action of the European Commission exemplified by patient safety].
Patient safety is an important issue in European healthcare policy. Given the fact that healthcare falls within the competence of the EU Member States, this paper highlights the capabilities of the European Commission to promote patient safety. The potential added value for the topic that can arise at the EU level is critically discussed.
Ärztekammer Berlin, Friedrichstr. 16, 10969, Berlin, Deutschland, s.barth@aekb.de.
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Barth
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Godschalk
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D005060:Europe; D005062:European Union / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006078:Government Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D006291:Health Policy; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D061214:Patient Safety; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*