When considering taking a decision to limit or stop treatment in application of article L. 1111-4, and unless the advance directives already appear in the file in his possession, the doctor will consult the shared medical file. If there are no advance directives kept or recorded in the medical record or shared medical record, the doctor will find out from the trusted support person, from the family or close friends, or, where applicable, from the patient’s attending doctor or the doctor who referred the patient to the doctor, whether the advance directives exist and where they should be kept.