BBfG e. V.

Filderstadt – November 03, 2026 -- DRF Luftrettung, one of Europe's largest air rescue organizations, took first place at the Award Patientendialog 2026, its third quality and patient-safety distinction in three years. An independent jury honored its project "Communication and Patient Safety in Air Rescue." The result was announced on 23 October at the BPiK symposium in Haar near Munich.

The award is granted by the Federal Association of Patient Advocates in Hospitals (BPiK e. V.) and the Federal Association of Complaint Management for Healthcare Institutions (BBfG e. V.). It recognizes organizations that foster dialogue with patients and relatives and involve them in care.