Top EU court in Luxembourg sees no fault in 'medical tourism'
The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruling on a so-called "medical tourism" case, said patients seeking treatment in another member state should have the cost covered by their home authorities if local care is not available in "good time."
(AFP) The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruling on a so-called "medical tourism" case, said patients seeking treatment in another member state should have the cost covered by their home authorities if local care is not available in "good time."
Anti-EU parties, which did well in May elections, have picked up on the issue as another example of Brussels' meddling in member state affairs at the expense of local patients.
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