The main activity of   The Bulgarian Association for Patients’ Defence (BAPD) is to activate the participation of members and citizens   in  the Bulgarian Healthcare System Reform. Our aim is to popularize patients’ rights and to eliminate (as far as possible) medical malpractices while performing Medical Services and patients’ treatment. Preparation and distribution of relevant information which patients need to know are also some of the activities of the Bulgarian Association for Patients’ Defence. 

The Bulgarian Association for Patients’  Defence (BAPD) mission is to achieve its goals through:

 - work with the specialized departments of the Bulgarian Healthcare System,

- analysis of operative legislation and operation base in respect to the Health Insurance;

- searching for accordance between European and world BEST practices and the Bulgarian legislation;

- information exchange with other governmental and  non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

-participating in the decision making of  the Bulgarian Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Fund regarding patients’ rights and searching for solutions of  their  problems. 

    In addition to its activities, The Bulgarian Association for Patients’ Defence is a member of European and  international patients’ organizations:

• International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO).
• PiF
• European Public Health Alliance
• Active Citizenship Network
• Health First Europe