Article R4127-38 of the French Public Health Code

The doctor must accompany the dying person until his or her last moments, ensure the quality of a life that is coming to an end through appropriate care and measures, safeguard the dignity of the patient and comfort those around him or her.

They do not have the right to deliberately bring about death.

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Article R4127-38

Le médecin doit accompagner le mourant jusqu’à ses derniers moments, assurer par des soins et mesures appropriés la qualité d’une vie qui prend fin, sauvegarder la dignité du malade et réconforter son entourage.

Il n’a pas le droit de provoquer délibérément la mort.