Some reasons that Europeans can resort to health abroad are the low costs, the most comfortable experience and the lack of some treatments close to the home. However, This call Hygiene Causes unpredictable risks.
Michael Picaro (Italy/Cher), Democrats and reformers said, “More European citizens go abroad to seek medical treatment, and are attracted by very low costs and very short waiting times, but often without proper consciousness of related risks.”
Pigaro wants to install some Minimum security and standard standardsEven in health centers outside the EU, protect them by providing them with more information about the danger of citizens.
Countries such as Turkey, Thailand and South Korea They have become popular places, providing low prices and experiences similar to the services of the five -Star hotel. “It is reasonable to expect that some of our citizens are increasingly expensive and it is difficult to access in some countries of Europe. It is fair to expect that some of our citizens will be able to travel in a timely manner,” said Erodipuda Billy Kellehr (Ireland/Renewal).
However, despite the initial gravity Seek treatment abroadThere are important risks related to subsequent care Potential side effects When patients return to Europe, they cause problems.
Extreme cost
In the EU, there are many cases that patients have returned from treatment abroad. In March 2023, the European Center for Prevention and Control (ECDC) Relevant 87 Cases of Podalism -Disease It strikes the nerves of the body, in some cases respiratory disorders, muscle paralysis and even death-botlinin neurotoxin (Bont), with interastory glory injections, are commonly called in needles Botox, made in Turkie.
Turkish private clinics declare the cheapest of these procedures compared to other places, with the usual prices Half of equal costs in Europe. “Initially, patients are very satisfied because they believe that their problems have been resolved at half -price. But there are usually reincarnations after six months, Severe infections, Sometimes treatment is still complicated and expensive, ”explains Valentina Palmisano (Italy/left).
Another concerns raised Lack of access to updated medical records Treatments performed abroad, which prevents subsequent help in Europe.
Health Commissioner Oliver Warhelli warned the risks of relying on the clinics of third countries, which does not comply with the same rules of the EU. “In many cases, there are no small or legal sources if something wrong happens. Patients are exposed Uncontrolled medical procedures“He told the MEPs in Strasburg.
European Cross -Forder Health Care
The European Union already has tools for citizens who need to seek medical treatment outside their country, but within European borders: order Cross -Forder Health Care.
However, the barn warns that their use is Illiterate. “Cross -Field Medical Aid allows EU patients to seek medical treatment in other organ states, but the rules are still complicated,” said Tomislav Sokol (Croatia/PPE).
He added that although these terms are in effect, Many patients do not know their rights .
