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What are MyHealth@EU services?

In the event of a medical emergency while travelling abroad, doctors can provide better care if they have access to the patient's medical history.

That is why European Union countries are setting up MyHealth@EU, cross-border online health services that enable personal health data to be securely transmitted to doctors in the country where the patient is being treated.

Benefits for patients and doctors

  • MyHealth@EU services improve patient care.
  • They facilitate the continuity of safe, high-quality care across European borders.
  • Medical data is available in the language of the treating doctor's country, removing potential language barriers.
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Services available in Luxembourg

► Patients from other European countries

A doctor in Luxembourg may receive the following documents for a patient from another European country:*

  • the patient summary
  • the laboratory results
  • the medical imaging report
  • the hospital discharge letter
     
How to benefit from this service ?

The patient must have given their consent in the healthcare system of their country of affiliation. The doctor in Luxembourg informs the patient of their rights based on the Patient Information Notice available under the "Useful links" section below.

*Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Spain, Malta, Portugal and the Czech Republic


► Patients affiliated in Luxembourg

A doctor in another European country can receive: *

  • the patient summary
  • the laboratory results
  • the medical imaging report
  • the hospital discharge letter
     
How can you benefit from this ?

The patient must have registered their consent in their electronic healthcare record (Dossier de Soins Partagé - DSP). The healthcare professional abroad will then be able to consult the documents.

*Cyprus, Estonia, Spain, France, Greece, Irland, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal and the Czech Republic

Upcoming services

MyHealth@EU services are being gradually rolled out across Europe. They will become mandatory in all European countries from 2029, as part of the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).

This project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.