The family or next of kin are informed as soon as possible and by all appropriate means of the worsening of the patient’s condition and of his death.
Death is confirmed by any means.
Notification of death is given to :
1° Foreign nationals whose family does not reside in France, to the nearest consulate;
2° Military personnel, to the competent military authority;
3° Minors covered by a departmental child welfare service, to the president of the departmental council.
For minors covered by provisions relating to the protection of children and adolescents at risk, to the director of the establishment to which the minor is attached or to the person with whom the minor usually resides.