The masseur-physiotherapist takes the greatest care in the attestations and certificates he/she draws up. They must be neutral and confine themselves to objective observations in compliance with the present code. The issuing of a biased report or a certificate of convenience is prohibited.
Any fraud, abuse of quotation, inaccurate indication of procedures performed or fees received, or both, are prohibited.
Facilitating or colluding with anyone who engages in the illegal practice of massage therapy is prohibited.
The masseur-physiotherapist shall refrain, even outside the practice of his profession, from any act likely to bring it into disrepute.
Once they have agreed to respond to a request, the masseur-physiotherapist personally undertakes to provide the patient with conscientious, attentive care based on the latest scientific knowledge.
The masseur-physiotherapist always makes his diagnosis with the utmost care, using as far as possible the most appropriate scientific methods and, if necessary, appropriate competitions.
The masseur-physiotherapist formulates his prescriptions with all necessary clarity, ensures that they are understood by the patient and those around him and endeavours to ensure that they are carried out correctly.
The masseur-physiotherapist, within the limits of his competence, must provide the person he is examining, treating or advising with fair, clear and appropriate information about his condition and the care he is proposing. Throughout the course of the illness, he shall take account of the patient’s personality in his explanations and ensure that they are understood.
The consent of the person being examined or treated is sought in all cases. When the patient, able to express his/her wishes, refuses the proposed treatment, the physiotherapist will respect this refusal after informing the patient of the consequences and, with the patient’s agreement, the prescribing doctor. If the patient is unable to express his or her wishes, the physiotherapist may not intervene unless the designated trusted support person or…
In all circumstances, the masseur-physiotherapist endeavours to relieve the patient’s suffering by means appropriate to his condition and provides moral support.
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