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Article R4321-122 of the French Public Health Code

The masseur-physiotherapist shall indicate on his prescription forms and other professional documents: 1° His surname, first names, professional postal and electronic address, telephone number and identification number in the shared directory of professionals working in the healthcare system ; 2° His diploma or degree entitling him to practise his profession; 3° His status with regard to health insurance organisations; 4° His membership of an approved association as provided for in…

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Article R4321-123 of the French Public Health Code

I. – The masseur-physiotherapist is authorised to include in directories for public use, whatever the medium, : 1° His surname, first names and professional address, how he can be contacted, days and times of consultation ; 2° His status with regard to health insurance organisations; 3° His diploma or degree entitling him to practise his profession; 4° Where applicable, his participation in a health network or care structure. 5° His…

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Article R4321-125 of the French Public Health Code

Masseur-physiotherapists may display their surname, first names, telephone number, days and times of consultation and their status with regard to health insurance organisations on a plaque at their place of practice. He may also mention his diplomas, qualifications, functions and specific features of practice recognised by the Conseil national de l’ordre. A plaque may be affixed to the entrance to the building and another to the door of the practice….

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Article R4321-127 of the French Public Health Code

In accordance with the provisions of article L. 4113-9, the regular practice of physiotherapy, in any form whatsoever, within a company, a local authority, a health care organisation or an institution governed by private law must, in all cases, be the subject of a written contract. This contract defines the respective obligations of the parties and specifies the means by which the masseur-physiotherapist will comply with the provisions of this…

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Article R4321-128 of the French Public Health Code

The regular practice of physiotherapy, in any form whatsoever, within a State administration, a local authority or a public establishment is subject to a written contract, except in cases where the physiotherapist is a permanent employee of the State, a local authority or a public establishment, as well as those where it is governed by legislative or regulatory provisions which do not provide for the conclusion of a contract. The…

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Article R4321-129 of the French Public Health Code

The masseur-physiotherapist’s usual place of practice is that of the professional residence in respect of which, in accordance with article L. 4321-10, he is registered on the roll of the Conseil Départemental de l’Ordre. In the case of practice exclusively at home, the personal address appears on the Order’s registration roll. It is considered to be the place of professional practice. A masseur-physiotherapist may not have more than one secondary…

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Article R4321-130 of the French Public Health Code

A masseur-physiotherapist who has replaced one of his colleagues for at least three months, whether consecutive or not, must not, for a period of two years, set up in a practice where he may enter into direct competition with the masseur-physiotherapist replaced and with the masseurs-physiotherapists who, where applicable, practise with the latter, unless there is an agreement between the parties concerned which must be notified to the departmental council.

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Article R4321-131 of the French Public Health Code

A contract to work with a liberal profession or as a liberal assistant may be concluded for a fixed or indefinite period. However, the terms and conditions stipulated in the contract must be renegotiated at least every four years. The contract must be sent to the relevant Conseil départemental de l’ordre.

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Article R4321-132 of the French Public Health Code

It is forbidden for a masseur-physiotherapist to manage his own practice. However, the Conseil Départemental de l’Ordre may authorise, for a period of six months, which may be renewable once, the running by a masseur-physiotherapist of the practice of a colleague who has died or is permanently unable to practise. Exceptional waivers of this period may be granted by the departmental council.

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