In the context of performing professional occupational therapy procedures prescribed by a doctor, occupational therapists are entitled to prescribe, unless otherwise indicated by the doctor, medical devices and technical aids, the list of which is laid down by order of the ministers responsible for health and social security, issued after consulting the Académie nationale de médecine.
They shall inform the prescribing doctor and, where appropriate, with the patient’s consent, the treating doctor, of the prescription made.
This article does not apply to occupational therapists employed by a service provider and equipment distributor within the meaning of article D. 5232-1 or by a medical device manufacturer within the meaning of article L. 5211-3-1.