Midwives shall comply with the provisions of articles L. 1111-3-2 and L. 1111-3-3 with regard to informing patients of the costs of their services and the conditions for reimbursement and waiver of advance payment of such costs.
A midwife who presents her activity to the public, in particular on a website, must include information on the fees charged, the methods of payment accepted and the obligations laid down by law to allow everyone access to prevention or care without discrimination. The information must be clear, honest, accurate and non-comparative.
The midwife must ensure that the patient is informed of the amount of the fees as soon as the appointment is made.
A midwife is never entitled to refuse an explanation of her fees.
No fees may be charged for advice given to a patient by telephone or by correspondence, subject to the provisions relating to telemedicine.
When midwives collaborate with each other or with doctors on an examination or treatment, their bills must be personal and separate.