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5 The rights of patients in Europe H.J.J. LEENEN University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Health Law Health law as a special branch of law is developing in many countries of Europe. This development is reflected in medical and law practice. The development of health law is due to many factors. One is the evolution of medical science and technology, which more and more intrude upon the human body and mind and affect physical and mental integrity. Patients want to be secure that their rights are protected, the more so because they are dependent of the health system. Moreover, there is