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Article L6323-3 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

The Maison de Santé is a legal entity formed by medical professionals, medical auxiliaries or pharmacists. These professionals provide primary care without accommodation within the meaning of article L. 1411-11 and, where appropriate, secondary care within the meaning of article L. 1411-12 , and may take part in public health, prevention, health education and social actions within the framework of the health project they draw up and in compliance with…

Article L6323-4 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

Birthing centres are health facilities in which midwives, under the conditions set out in articles L. 4151-1 and L. 4151-4 relating to the practice of their profession, give birth to women whose pregnancies they have monitored. Birthing centres are part of a diversified range of health care services to ensure that women have the choice of childbirth best suited to their needs. Midwives are responsible for the medical management of…

Article L6323-4-1 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

Birth centres are created and managed by: 1° Several midwives associated for their professional practice or for the pooling of resources necessary for this practice; 2° A not-for-profit organisation other than a health establishment; 3° A public interest group, an economic interest group or a health cooperation group.

Article L6323-4-2 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

In addition to the activities referred to in article L. 6323-4, birth centres may: 1° Carry out public health, prevention and therapeutic education initiatives, in particular with a view to promoting access to women’s rights; 2° Provide places for training courses, where appropriate at university level, for midwives.

Article L6323-4-3 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

Projects for the creation of a birth centre are subject to authorisation by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency. Authorisation is granted for a renewable period of seven years. Authorisation is granted when the project meets the needs of the population and ensures compliance with the operating conditions set out in article L. 6323-4-4.

Article L6323-4-4 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

The technical conditions under which birthing centres operate are laid down by decree. The care given to women and newborn babies complies with the recommendations for good professional practice drawn up by the French National Authority for Health.

Article L6323-4-5 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

Where it is established that there has been a breach compromising the quality or safety of care, a failure to comply with the legislative and regulatory provisions relating to birth centres, or in the event of abuse or fraud with regard to social security bodies or insured persons, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency shall have the powers and implement the procedure provided for in article L. 6323-1-12…

Article L6323-4-6 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

Unless otherwise provided, the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.

Article L6323-5 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

The coordination support systems, specific regional systems, health centres, health centres, birthing centres and health clusters that have signed the contract referred to in article L. 1435-3 may receive funding from the regional intervention fund provided for in article L. 1435-8. This grant helps to finance coordinated healthcare practice.

Article L6324-1 of the French Public Health Code

November 6, 2023

In the premises, places, installations and vehicles to which they have access pursuant to article L. 1421-2, as well as in public places, the medical inspectors of public health and the inspectors of the regional health agencies who have the status of doctor, authorised and sworn in under the conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d’Etat, are authorised to investigate and record the infringements provided for in article…

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Article L6323-3 of the French Public Health Code

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