Preliminary book: Common provisions

In each region and in the territorial collectivities of Corsica, Guyana and Martinique, the regional unions of healthcare professionals bring together, for each profession, the representatives of healthcare professionals practising on a self-employed basis under national agreements with the Union nationale des caisses d’assurance maladie mentioned in Title VI of Book I of the Social Security Code. The regional union has its registered office in the municipality where the regional…

The regional unions contribute to the organisation of regional healthcare provision. In particular, they participate in: 1° Preparing and implementing the regional health project; 2° Analysing health needs and health care provision, particularly with a view to drawing up the regional health plan; 3° The organisation of professional practice, particularly with regard to permanent care, continuity of care and new ways of practising; 4° Actions in the field of care,…

The term of office of the members of the assemblies of the regional unions of healthcare professionals is five years, starting from the first meeting of the assembly. It may be renewed.

When the number of these professionals is equal to or greater than 20,000, they elect their representatives within the regional unions representing their profession. The list of professions that elect their representatives to the regional unions of health professionals and those that appoint their own representatives is set by order of the Minister for Health. This list is updated if necessary before the elections are held.