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

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to public and private health establishments, the masseur-physiotherapist who takes charge of a patient during hospitalisation notifies the masseur-physiotherapist designated by the patient or the patient’s family. He will keep him informed of essential decisions concerning the patient after the latter has given his consent. In the context of a scheduled hospitalisation, the masseur-physiotherapist treating the patient, with the patient’s consent, communicates all useful…

A masseur-physiotherapist may only be temporarily replaced in his practice by a colleague registered with the Order. The replacement is personal. The masseur-physiotherapist who is to be replaced must inform the relevant departmental council in advance, stating the name and position of the replacement, and the dates and duration of the replacement. He shall forward the replacement contract in accordance with article L. 4113-9. The self-employed masseur-physiotherapist being replaced must…

Once the replacement is complete, the replacement ceases all related activities and forwards the information required for continuity of care and the related administrative documents.

Physiotherapists are free to provide their services free of charge.

The masseur-physiotherapist maintains good relations with members of the other health professions.

In the context of a therapeutic activity, any salaried contract with a person practising another health profession, whether regulated or not, as well as any collaboration contract involving a relationship of subordination, must, in accordance with article L. 4113-9, be communicated to the Conseil départemental de l’ordre.