Article R6316-1 of the French Public Health Code
Telemedicine, as defined in article L. 6316-1 , refers to medical acts performed at a distance, by means of a device using information and communication technologies. The following constitute telemedicine procedures 1° Teleconsultation, the purpose of which is to enable a medical professional to give a remote consultation to a patient. A healthcare professional may be present with the patient and, where appropriate, assist the medical professional during the teleconsultation….