European Charter of Patients' Rights passed in 2002 declares that:
A.
Each individual has the right to be free from harm caused by the poor functioning of health services, medical malpractice and errors, and the right of access to health services and treatments that meet high safety standards.
B.
Each individual has the right of access to innovative procedures, including diagnostic procedures, according to international standards and independently of economic or financial considerations.
C.
Each individual has the right to avoid as much suffering and pain as possible, in each phase of his or her illness.
D.
Each individual has the right to diagnostic or therapeutic programmes tailored as much as possible to his or her personal needs.