When several doctors collaborate in the examination or treatment of a patient, they must keep each other informed; each practitioner assumes his personal responsibilities and ensures that the patient is kept informed. Each doctor is free to refuse or withdraw his assistance, provided that he does not harm the patient and that he informs his colleagues.
A doctor may only be replaced in his practice on a temporary basis by a colleague registered on the roll of the ordre or by a student meeting the conditions laid down in article L. 4131-2. A doctor who is to be replaced must, except in emergencies, inform his local Association Council in advance, stating the name and position of the replacement as well as the dates and duration of…
Once the replacement is complete, the replacement must cease all related activities and pass on the information required to ensure continuity of care.
Doctors are forbidden to engage in any practices that tend to lower their fees in order to compete. Doctors are free to provide treatment free of charge.
In the interests of patients, doctors must maintain good relations with members of the health professions. They must respect the professional independence of these professionals and the patient’s freedom of choice. With the patient’s agreement, the doctor must exchange information with them that is useful for their intervention.
The doctor shares his knowledge and experience with medical students and interns during their training in a spirit of companionship, consideration and mutual respect.
The practice of medicine is personal; each doctor is responsible for his or her own decisions and actions.
In principle, all doctors are entitled to carry out all diagnostic, preventive and treatment procedures. However, except in exceptional circumstances, they must not undertake or continue treatment, or formulate prescriptions in areas that go beyond their knowledge, experience and available resources.
At the place where he carries out his professional practice, the doctor must have suitable facilities, adequate premises to allow professional secrecy to be respected and sufficient technical resources in relation to the nature of the procedures he carries out or the population he cares for. In particular, they must ensure that the medical devices they use are sterilised and decontaminated, and that medical waste is disposed of in accordance…
The doctor must ensure that those assisting him in his practice are informed of their obligations in terms of professional secrecy and comply with them. He must ensure that those around him do not breach the confidentiality of his professional correspondence.
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