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Contact information

St-Elisabeth site - Uccle
02-614 20 00
St-Michel site - Etterbeek
02-614 30 00
Bella Vita Medical Center - Waterloo
02-614 42 00

Mediation service (patients' rights)

WHAT IS HOSPITAL MEDIATION?

Mediation provides a forum for dialogue between a patient and a carer in the event of conflict or misunderstanding, with the aim of encouraging the parties to find an amicable solution. The service is competent to deal with complaints relating to patients' rights under the Law of 22 August 2002. The presence of a mediator is a legal obligation in Belgian hospitals.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE MEDIATOR?

The mediator is a person to whom patients can appeal when they feel that one of their rights has not been respected. The mediator listens, informs, helps the parties find a solution and provides a forum for dialogue. Their role is neutral, independent and impartial. If attempts to re-establish communication and dialogue fail, the mediator informs patients of the alternatives available to them. The mediator makes recommendations to the institution to prevent any recurrence of the failings that could give rise to a complaint.

WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT THE MEDIATION SERVICE?

If you feel that one of your rights has been infringed, please :

  • First of all, tell the person concerned (doctor, nurse, head nurse, etc.) to discuss the matter. Very often, professionals appreciate this kind of approach and may be able to solve the problem immediately: everyone may then be more satisfied.
  • If this approach does not meet your expectations, you can contact the Mediation Service to express your dissatisfaction and make a complaint. 
  • If you have a suggestion for improvement or would like to congratulate a team.

HOW TO CONTACT THE MEDIATION SERVICE?

  • via the online contact form
  • by post: Mediation Service, Europe Hospitals, Av. De Fré, 206, 1180 Uccle.
  • by telephone: Monday 1.30 - 4.30 p.m., Tuesday 9.30 a.m. - 12 noon, Wednesday 9.30 a.m. - 12 noon on 02-614 90 93.
  • By appointment: make your request using the online form or by telephone during the telephone helpline.

WHAT THE MEDIATOR IS NOT

  • The mediator is not a judge: he or she does not have a sanctioning role, and the power he or she has depends on what the two parties are willing to give him or her.
  • Not all problems relating to patient care fall within the mediator's scope. Here are some examples of situations and who to contact:

REASON

COMPETENT SERVICES

You need a medical file

 

Please contact 
dossiersmedicaux@cdle.be

 

You've had a problem in the car park

 

Please contact 
accessparking@europehospitals.be

 

You are having problems with your bill

Please contact the Patient Administration Department
Administrationdespatients@europhospitals.be

 

You have suffered theft or loss

 

Please contact the theft and loss department 
Tel 02/614.27.91

 

You need an interpreter

 

Please contact the intercultural mediation service
02/614.91.10
mic@cdle.be

PATIENTS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES

YOUR RIGHTS

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Médiation

Click here to download the brochure (.pdf)

Your duties

Give correct and complete information

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Respect the hospital's rules

PATIENTS' CHARTER: DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

(according to the law of 22/08/2002 on patients' rights)

WE WELCOME YOU TO THE EUROPE HOSPITALS

Our priority is to place you actively at the centre of the care relationship by focusing on:

  • Your respect: by ensuring that we listen to you in a courteous and cordial manner, respecting your intimacy, your convictions and your private life. As soon as possible, we will inform you as clearly as possible about your state of health and the care options available to you in order to obtain your informed consent. You are guaranteed access to your medical file within two weeks of your request.
  • The quality of your care: we are committed to treating you with the most up-to-date medical knowledge thanks to a state-of-the-art infrastructure that ensures the greatest possible comfort and in your best interest. We ensure a close multidisciplinary collaboration, in particular with your general practitioner, who will be kept informed at all times, in accordance with the rules of medical confidentiality.

We hope you will show respect for :

  • our staff members who are always at your disposal
  • other patients
  • the hospital, its equipment and its organisational rules
  • appointments
  • visiting hours

We also hope that we can count on the transparency and accuracy of the information that you provide to us at the admission desk and that it is kept up to date afterwards.
We would be very grateful for your possible participation in scientific studies, this being of course subject to your permission without any obligation.  

The staff of the Europe Hospitals will do everything in their power to fulfil their obligations. If you should nevertheless have a remark, suggestion or complaint, you can contact the hospital mediation service (mediation@cdle.be 02 614 90 93).

This Charter aims to establish a genuine partnership between the various parties concerned in order to provide optimum care for our patients in a respectful, harmonious and efficient atmosphere.

Cooperate

Inform the care provider of correct and complete information about your health condition and medication. In this way we can offer you the best possible care. If you have agreed to a particular treatment, you have a duty to cooperate fully with that treatment and to follow your doctor's advice carefully. Participate in our satisfaction surveys which are organised periodically. Your findings will help us to improve our services.

Be respectful of your health care provider

Courtesy and mutual respect are the basis for contacts between hospital staff, patients and visitors. There is no place in the hospital for derogatory or discriminatory remarks, aggression or other forms of threats. 

Turn off your radio, television, tablet (e.g. iPad), telephone for the peace of mind of other patients and staff.

Stop your telephone conversation or other activity when a health care provider is administering care or asking you for information about your health status.

Treat equipment and facilities with due care

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To film & take pictures is not allowed

It is illegal to film or photograph doctors or other hospital staff without their prior express consent. This is a violation of the right to image and privacy.

What happens if the rules are not respected?

Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with in detail and, if necessary, may lead to exclusion from the institution. 

In addition, any act of vandalism or violence will be reported to the police and may result in the payment of substantial compensation. 

If you won’t pay you invoice, costs will be charged and legal action may be taken to obtain recovery by bailiffs.

Source
Patient support services coordinator
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