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Book III: Medical auxiliaries, nursing auxiliaries, childcare auxiliaries, ambulance drivers and dental assistants

Article R4312-72 of the French Public Health Code

I. – The nurse’s place of practice is that of the professional residence in respect of which he/she is registered on the roll of the Departmental Council of the Association. II. – If the needs of the population so require, a nurse may carry out his professional activity on one or more sites other than his usual professional residence, when there is a lack or inadequacy of healthcare provision in…

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Article R4312-73 of the French Public Health Code

I. – All contracts or amendments thereto relating to the practice of the profession shall be drawn up in writing. Any professional association or company shall be the subject of a written contract. These contracts must respect the independence of each nurse. II. – The contracts and amendments referred to in I are communicated to the departmental council of the professional body to which the nurse belongs. This council shall…

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Article R4312-74 of the French Public Health Code

In practices where several nurses work together, whatever their legal status, the practice of the profession must remain personal. Each nurse retains his or her professional independence. Nurses shall respect the right of all persons to freely choose their nurse. Nurses may use documents on the common letterhead of the association or society of which they are a member. The signatory must be identifiable and his/her address mentioned.

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Article R4312-79 of the French Public Health Code

Nurses suggest consulting a colleague as soon as circumstances require. He accepts any consultation requested by the patient or the patient’s family. At the end of the consultation, and with the patient’s consent, the colleague consulted informs the attending nurse in writing, by electronic means if necessary, of his findings, conclusions and any prescriptions. If the opinions of the nurse consulted and the attending nurse differ significantly, the latter will…

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Article R4312-80 of the French Public Health Code

The fees charged by non-regulated nurses must be set with tact and moderation. They may only be claimed in respect of acts actually performed. Nurses must 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 under which these costs are covered and waived in advance. He shall ensure that the patient is informed in…

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