Devroey D, Deneyer M, Scheys E, Van De Vijver E, Van den Block L. The Perception of the Belgian Population about Patients' Rights. Cent Eur J Public Health 2013;21(2):109–117.
Eerste auteur: Devroey D.
Jaar: 2013
Type: Publicatie
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to explore the importance that Belgians lend to specific patients' rights as well as their perceived protection by them and the problems experienced with them. Participants were recruited through patient association groups and health insurance companies. They completed an Internet-based questionnaire with 20 questions concerning patients' rights. In total 309 persons completed all questions. The mean age of the participants was 46 years (SD=15), 58% were women. Participants judged patients’ rights concerning the end of life (88%), affordable health care (87%) and information about health status (85%) as the most important issues. Participants particularly showed concern about their legal rights for care in the patients' own language (21%), euthanasia (15%) and affordable health care (14%). The most important problems experienced so far were related to care in the patients' own language (12%), affordable health care (11%) and access to their medical file (7%).
Trefwoorden: patients’ rights/legislation & jurisprudence, delivery of health care, end-of-life care, right to consent, right of privacy