The European Cancer Patient's Bill of Rights, update and implementation 2016.

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Public Health Policy
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The European Cancer Patient's Bill of Rights (BoR) initiative is entering its implementation phase.
• Patient-centered principles are crucial for advancing cancer care across Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

• To confirm and operationalize three core patient-centered principles for the BoR.
• To outline key strategies for implementing the BoR and achieving its overarching goals.

Main Methods:

• Defining patient rights related to information, diagnosis, and specialized care.
• Establishing mechanisms for sharing best practices in cancer healthcare systems.
• Promoting research and innovation to improve cancer outcomes and patient quality of life.

Main Results:

• Confirmation of patient rights to accurate information, proactive involvement, timely diagnosis, and specialized care.
• Identification of key implementation aspects: setting a 70% long-term cancer survival goal by 2035.
• Establishment of mechanisms including best practice sharing, R&I promotion, and improved access to diagnostics and treatments.

Conclusions:

• The BoR implementation requires a concerted effort to share best practices and foster research and innovation.
• A European center will be established to systematically evaluate and disseminate best practices in cancer management.
• The ultimate aim is to maximize the impact of research and innovation to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.