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Article R1112-68 of the French Public Health Code

When a patient is dying, he or she is transported to a single room with the utmost discretion.

Relatives are allowed to stay with the patient and assist him/her in his/her final moments. They may be allowed to have their meals in the establishment and to remain there outside visiting hours if the patient’s hospitalisation arrangements allow.

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Article R1112-68

Lorsque l’hospitalisé est en fin de vie, il est transporté, avec toute la discrétion souhaitable, dans une chambre individuelle.

Ses proches sont admis à rester auprès de lui et à l’assister dans ses derniers instants. Ils peuvent être admis à prendre leur repas dans l’établissement et à y demeurer en dehors des heures de visite si les modalités d’hospitalisation du malade le permettent.

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