RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Freedom of movement across the EU: legal and ethical issues for children with chronic disease
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 694
OP 696
DO 10.1136/medethics-2012-041475
VO 38
IS 11
A1 Cecilia Mercieca
A1 Kevin Aquilina
A1 Richard Pullicino
A1 Andrew A Borg
YR 2012
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/38/11/694.abstract
AB While freedom of movement has been one of the most highly respected human right across the EU, there are various aspects which come into play which still need to be resolved for this to be achieved in practice. One of these key issues is cross border health care. Indeed, there is an increasing awareness of standardisation of health service provision and cross border collaboration in the EU. However, certain groups particularly children may be at risk of suboptimal treatment as a result. We present the case of a child patient which highlights the complexity of this matter spanning family law, health law, social security law as well as ethical issues. EU legislation needs to ensure that children patients have access to high quality care across the EU borders.