Article R6152-96 of the French Public Health Code
Hospital practitioners governed by this section may use the title of former hospital doctor, surgeon, psychiatrist, specialist, biologist, odontologist or pharmacist, if they have effectively performed their duties for five years. Part-time work is taken into account on a pro rata basis of weekly service obligations, up to a maximum of ten years. They may take advantage of the honorary status of their post when they leave their duties to…