Impact of information on patients’ choice within the context of the Directive 2011/24/EU of the EP and of the Council on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare – January 2015

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Practice area: Behavioural and experimental economics | Behavioural Economics | Business and industry | Consumer and firm behaviour | Consumer behaviour and protection | International institutions | NGOs and consumer advocacy | Public Policy | Regulators and government
Client: European Commission – Consumers Health and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA)
Published: 06 January, 2015
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This study for the European Commission investigates the impact of information on peoples’ choice to seek healthcare in an EU Member State other than their home country. It is a pan-European study including a survey and behavioural experiment. The findings inform the implementation of the EU Directive on cross-border patient rights.