Section 7: Observatory for medical and healthcare-related risks

An observatory of medical risks is attached to the Office national d’indemnisation des accidents médicaux, des affections iatrogènes et des infections nosocomiales, the purpose of which is to analyse data relating to medical accidents, iatrogenic conditions and nosocomial infections, their compensation and all the consequences, in particular financial consequences, arising from them. This data is communicated in particular by the insurers of the healthcare professionals and organisations mentioned in article…

With a view to studying the risks associated with healthcare as part of their duties, the authorities, establishments and bodies on a list established by decree shall have access, at their request, to the medical assessment files drawn up by the conciliation and compensation commissions or by the Office national d’indemnisation des accidents médicaux, des affections iatrogènes et des infections nosocomiales (National Office for Compensation for Medical Accidents, Iatrogenic Diseases…