French Public Health Code
In forceThe mediators mentioned in 2° of I of article R. 1112-81 are a doctor mediator and a non-physician mediator.
The non-physician mediator and his alternate are appointed by the institution's legal representative from among the non-physician staff working in the institution.
The doctor mediator and his alternate are appointed by the legal representative of the establishment from among the doctors practising in one of the establishments mentioned in II to VI of article R. 1112-81 or who ceased to practise medicine or to act as mediator less than five years ago. In the establishments mentioned in II to V of article R. 1112-81, these appointments are made after obtaining the opinion of the establishment medical committee, the medical advisory committee, the medical commission or the medical conference. The medical mediator and his substitute must not work in the same department.
In the event of a vacancy of more than six months in the position of doctor mediator, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency shall appoint one on the recommendation of the Departmental Medical Council, from among practitioners meeting the conditions of practice defined in the previous paragraph.
The same person may not act as mediator or deputy mediator for more than three establishments at the same time. If the medical mediator or his/her alternate are not employed by the establishment, the latter shall insure them for the risks incurred in the course of their duties.
