French Public Health Code
In forceThe contract for the commencement of practice complies with a standard contract laid down by order of the Minister for Health and the Minister for Social Security. In particular, it sets out the terms and conditions of the practitioner's healthcare activities and the places where they will be carried out, as well as the conditions for payment of remuneration in addition to the income received by the practitioner.
The signatory notifies the contract to the Conseil départemental de l'ordre des médecins (Departmental Medical Council) to which he/she belongs. He shall inform the Agence Régionale de Santé of any change in the way in which he practises that is likely to lead to a change in the clauses of the contract.
Any change relating to the percentage of work carried out in private practice as specified in article R. 1435-9-4 must be the subject of an amendment to the contract within two months of the change in situation at the latest.
If, through the fault of the doctor signing the contract, the conditions of practice and commitment required during the term of the contract are not respected, in particular those provided for in articles R. 1435-9-2, R. 1435-9-3 and R. 1435-9-4, the contract may be terminated at the initiative of the Regional Health Agency after the practitioner has been given the opportunity to present his observations. The Regional Health Agency may request the repayment of all or part of the remuneration received.
In the event of termination by one of the parties to the contract, the notice period is two months, notified by any means giving a date certain on receipt of the notification. The contract may be terminated without notice, at the practitioner's request, in the event of a legislative, regulatory or contractual amendment under article L. 162-5 of the Social Security Code resulting in a substantial change to the terms of the contract.
