Article R4127-2 of the French Public Health Code

Physicians, in the service of the individual and of public health, carry out their mission with respect for human life, the individual and his or her dignity.

The respect due to the individual does not cease to apply after death.

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Article R4127-2

Le médecin, au service de l’individu et de la santé publique, exerce sa mission dans le respect de la vie humaine, de la personne et de sa dignité.

Le respect dû à la personne ne cesse pas de s’imposer après la mort.