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Article R4127-71 of the French Public Health Code

At the place where he carries out his professional practice, the doctor must have suitable facilities, adequate premises to allow professional secrecy to be respected and sufficient technical resources in relation to the nature of the procedures he carries out or the population he cares for. In particular, they must ensure that the medical devices they use are sterilised and decontaminated, and that medical waste is disposed of in accordance with regulatory procedures.

They must not practise their profession in conditions that could compromise the quality of care and medical procedures or the safety of the persons examined.

He must ensure the competence of the people who assist him.

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Article R4127-71

Le médecin doit disposer, au lieu de son exercice professionnel, d’une installation convenable, de locaux adéquats pour permettre le respect du secret professionnel et de moyens techniques suffisants en rapport avec la nature des actes qu’il pratique ou de la population qu’il prend en charge. Il doit notamment veiller à la stérilisation et à la décontamination des dispositifs médicaux, qu’il utilise, et à l’élimination des déchets médicaux selon les procédures réglementaires.

Il ne doit pas exercer sa profession dans des conditions qui puissent compromettre la qualité des soins et des actes médicaux ou la sécurité des personnes examinées.

Il doit veiller à la compétence des personnes qui lui apportent leur concours.

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