The new EU health strategy: a step forward or another example of ‘bureaucracy total control’?
Bernard Merkel
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.8-3-280
Clin Med June 2008 Bernard Merkel
European Commission
BA MA(Econ) PhDRoles: Head of Health Strategy and Health Systems Unit, DG SANCO

Abstract
This article sets out the background to and the aims of the European Union (EU) health strategy published by the European Commission in October 2007. It explains the rationale for EU action in health, including the need to ensure effective cooperation in protection of health, and outlines the main principles and objectives of the strategy. Finally, it emphasises the need to implement the strategic goals by close cooperation with the member states and the important role for health professions and civil society.
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The new EU health strategy
Bernard Merkel
Clinical Medicine Jun 2008, 8 (3) 280-282; DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.8-3-280
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