Policy paper
Regulations on patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare: progress report
The review sets out how far the requirements of the National Health Service (Cross-Border Healthcare) Regulations 2013 have been met.
Applies to England and Wales
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The National Health Service (Cross-Border Healthcare) Regulations 2013 implemented an EU directive on patients’ rights to healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The Secretary of State must review the regulations at least every 5 years.
The report finds that the requirements of the regulations have been met and the regulations are still the most appropriate way to meet those requirements.
Published 15 November 2018