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A Declaration on Patient-Centered Healthcare was launched at the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) second Global Patients Congress held in Barcelona, Spain from 22-24 February 2006. The declaration is the first globally accepted definition of patient-centered healthcare developed by and representing the global patients’ movement.  The Declaration contains five principles which, if followed, will result in patient-centered healthcare: Respect; Choice and Empowerment; Patient Involvement in Health Policy; Access and Support; and Information. IAPO is calling for the support and collaboration of policy-makers, health professionals, service providers, and health-related industries to endorse and commit to these Five Principles and make them the core of their policies and practice. For more information, see www.patientsorganizations.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.