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Article R4127-8 of the French Public Health Code

Within the limits set by law and taking into account the latest scientific knowledge, the doctor is free to prescribe whatever he considers most appropriate in the circumstances.

He must, without neglecting his duty of moral assistance, limit his prescriptions and actions to what is necessary for the quality, safety and effectiveness of care.

They must take into account the advantages, disadvantages and consequences of the various investigations and treatments available.

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Article R4127-8

Dans les limites fixées par la loi et compte tenu des données acquises de la science, le médecin est libre de ses prescriptions qui seront celles qu’il estime les plus appropriées en la circonstance.

Il doit, sans négliger son devoir d’assistance morale, limiter ses prescriptions et ses actes à ce qui est nécessaire à la qualité, à la sécurité et à l’efficacité des soins.

Il doit tenir compte des avantages, des inconvénients et des conséquences des différentes investigations et thérapeutiques possibles.

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