All nurses are bound by professional secrecy under the conditions laid down by law. Nurses instruct their assistants about their obligations in terms of professional secrecy.
Nurses may not alienate their professional independence in any form whatsoever.
A nurse who is in the presence of a sick or injured person who is in danger, or who has been informed that a sick or injured person is in danger, provides assistance or ensures that he or she receives the necessary care.
Nurses shall assist in the action taken by the competent authorities for the protection of health and health education. A nurse who is called upon by a qualified authority either to collaborate in a rescue operation set up to respond to an emergency situation or in the event of a disaster or calamity shall respond to that call and provide assistance.
Nurses shall refrain, even outside the practice of their profession, from any act likely to bring it into disrepute. In particular, in any public communication, they shall be careful in what they say and shall only mention their membership of the profession with circumspection.
Nurses always act in the patient’s best interests. Their care is conscientious, attentive and based on scientific knowledge. They devote the necessary time to this task, using the most appropriate scientific and professional methods wherever possible. Where necessary, he shall seek appropriate assistance. He must not, save in exceptional circumstances, undertake or continue care in areas which exceed his knowledge, experience, skills or the means at his disposal. Nurses may…
Nurses must listen to, examine, advise, educate or care for all persons with the same conscience, whatever their origin, morals, social or family situation, beliefs or religion, disability, state of health, age, sex, reputation, feelings they may have towards them or their situation with regard to the social protection system. He shall assist them in all circumstances. They must always maintain a correct and attentive attitude towards the person in…
Once they have agreed to provide care, nurses are obliged to ensure continuity. Nurses have the right to refuse care for professional or personal reasons, except in emergencies or in cases where they are failing in their duty of humanity. If the nurse is obliged to interrupt or decides not to provide care, he or she must, provided that the patient is not harmed, explain the reasons, refer the patient…
Nurses implement the right of all persons to be informed about their state of health in accordance with their professional skills. This information relates to the care, means and techniques used, about which the nurse gives all useful advice. It is the nurse’s responsibility within the framework of his or her competence as determined by articles L. 4311-1 and R. 4311-1 et seq. If a request for information goes beyond…
The free and informed consent of the person being examined or cared for is sought in all cases. If the patient, in a condition to express his/her wishes, refuses the proposed treatment, the nurse shall respect this refusal after informing the patient of the consequences and, with the patient’s agreement, the prescribing doctor. If the patient is incapable of expressing his wishes, the nurse may not intervene unless the trusted…
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