#015: Living with MS in Belgium. Interview with patient advocate Pieter van Galen

#015: Living with MS in Belgium. Interview with patient advocate Pieter van Galen

Pieter van Galen is a patient advocate from Belgium who give insight into living with MS in his country and national health care offers.

You can read all questions and answers on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/015-pieter-van-galen

Today I welcome Pieter van Galen as my interview guest and we are talking about living with MS in Belgium. Pieter is a patient advocate at the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP) and has a long history with Multiple Sclerosis, as he had his first problems as a kid, when he was nine years old.

His positive attitude is wonderful and surely helps him to enjoy life in the best way day to day. So get inspired by Pieter and learn about MS care and the supporting system in Belgium.

Introduction Pieter van Galen

Pieter van Galen is a patient advocate who works at European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP). He is a trainer and consultant and lives with his wife and two daughters in Overijse, Belgium.

Finally, what message of hope or encouragement would you like to share with individuals living with MS in Belgium?

Live day by day, and plan for the future (look at what you can still do and enjoy life).

How and where can interested people find you online?

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-van-galen-aa30b84/

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Many thanks for Pieter for providing such a good overview on the health care system, treatment options and available supporting offers for people with MS in Belgium.

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,
Nele

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