The role of the EU in healthcare – discussion between Mary Banotti and David Byrne

The film shows a short discussion between David Byrne, Patron of Health First Europe and former European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, and Mary Banotti, Honorary Chair of HFE and Member of the European Parliament from 1984 to 2004. They discuss the evolution of the European Union's role in healthcare and how the EU could help tackling future health challenges.

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HFE Portrait Film

The film was developed for the launch of Health First Europe in 2004. It describes the role of medical technology for the European Union, gives examples of how medical technology can influence and change the life of European citizens and introduces Health First Europe and its core messages. The film explains which role health plays for the European Union and why HFE thinks that a rethink in European healthcare systems is required.

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Metamorphosis Film

The film describes the important role healthcare plays for the European Union and its citizens. With the example of several patients it shows how medical innovations and new medical devices can improve the everyday life of European citizens, but also is an important over-all factor for the European Union, its economy and its general well-being.

To view the podacast, please click here [58Mb, Flash format].