There are clear advantages for patients, especially those suffering from rare and chronic diseases, since they will be able to benefit from and access centres of expertise in the area of the disease from which they suffer.
Direktiiviga kaasnevad patsientidele, eriti neile, kes kannatavad haruldaste ja krooniliste haiguste all, selged eelised, sest selle kohaselt luuakse eksperdikeskused, mis tegelevad nende haigustega, mille all nemad kannatavad, ning neil on ka nimetatud keskustele juurdepääs.