European Patients Forum position on the rights and needs of older patients

As the general population is ageing, EPF is strongly committed to raising awareness of older patients’ needs and rights at EU level. A recent position paper complements the Forum’s work within the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP-AHA) and explores further efforts needed to uphold older patients’ common rights in the EU.

This paper provides recommendations for the EU institutions, Member States and stakeholders (including healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists and industry) as there is a need to address the challenges arising from demographic ageing and the rise in chronic diseases and multi-morbidity. It is also crucial to ensure financial sustainability in the long term to ensure equitable access to safe, high-quality healthcare.

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