Telecare is a form of remote healthcare practice using information and communication technologies. It puts a patient in contact with one or more pharmacists or medical auxiliaries in the exercise of their skills as set out in this code.
Telecare activities are defined by order of the Minister for Health, issued after consultation with the Haute Autorité de santé. This opinion will focus in particular on the conditions under which telecare is carried out in order to guarantee its quality and safety, as well as the categories of professionals involved.
The conditions for implementing telecare activities are set by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.