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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-61

When the opinions of the consultant and the attending physician differ profoundly following a consultation, the patient must be informed. The attending physician is free to cease treatment if the cons…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-59

…ague, which he gives to the patient or sends directly to his colleague, informing the patient of this. He must keep a copy of this report.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-68

In the interests of patients, doctors must maintain good relations with members of the health professions. They must respect the professional independence of these professionals and the patient's free…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-65

A doctor may only be replaced in his practice on a temporary basis by a colleague registered on the roll of the ordre or by a student meeting the conditions laid down in article L. 4131-2. A doctor wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-56

Doctors must maintain good relations with each other. A doctor who has a dispute with a colleague must seek conciliation, if necessary through the Conseil Départemental de l'Ordre. Doctors owe each ot…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-62

…ness which gave rise to the consultation, summon or re-examine the patient, except in an emergency, without informing the attending physician. He must not, unless the patient wishes otherwise, continu…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-63

Without prejudice to the provisions applicable to health establishments providing the public hospital service, the doctor who takes charge of a patient during hospitalisation must notify the practitio…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-58

…ed by one of his colleagues must respect : - the interests of the patient, in particular by dealing with any emergency situation ; - the free choice of the patient who wishes to consult another doctor…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-67

Doctors are forbidden to engage in any practices that tend to lower their fees in order to compete. Doctors are free to provide treatment free of charge.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Relations between doctors and with members of other health professions.

Article R4127-68-1

The doctor shares his knowledge and experience with medical students and interns during their training in a spirit of companionship, consideration and mutual respect.

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