Activities of Holger KRAHMER related to 2008/0142(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Patients' rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The necessary measures shall be taken to enable European citizens who suffer accidents or other medical emergencies in other Member States to receive high- quality emergency medical care.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The prior authorisation system shall not apply in cases of acute illness and emergencies where prompt action is required. In addition, the prior authorisation requirement should be waived in the case of transfer from one hospital to another hospital in a different Member State.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall facilitate cooperation in cross-border healthcare provision at regional and local level as well as through information and communication technologies, cross-border healthcare provided on a temporary or ad hoc basis and other forms of cross-border cooperation. This should also apply to cases of emergency medical care, with a view in particular to the smooth functioning of ambulance and rescue services.