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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-40

The doctor must refrain, in the investigations and interventions he carries out as well as in the therapies he prescribes, from exposing the patient to an unjustified risk.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-47

Whatever the circumstances, continuity of patient care must be ensured. Except in emergencies and when failing in their duty of humanity, doctors have the right to refuse care for professional or pers…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-46

…her medical records through a doctor, the latter will take account of the patient's interests only and will recuse himself or herself in the event of a conflict of interest.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-43

The doctor must act as the child's advocate when he or she feels that the interests of the child's health are being misunderstood or misguided by those around him or her.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-48

Doctors may not abandon their patients in the event of public danger, unless formally ordered to do so by a qualified authority, in accordance with the law.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-49

…in a family or community must do everything possible to ensure compliance with the rules of hygiene and prophylaxis. He must inform the patient of his responsibilities and duties towards himself and t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-44

…rived, he or she must take the most appropriate steps to protect that person by exercising prudence and circumspection. In the case of a minor or a person who is unable to protect himself because of h…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: The guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article L423-4

…ment Board acting under the supervision of a Supervisory Board. The members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board must meet the conditions set out in article L. 322-2.The Supervisory Board…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Exercise of freedom of establishment and breach of obligations in connection with that exercise

Article L515-4

…an insurance intermediary acting on an ancillary basis is in breach of the provisions of Chapters V and VI of this Title, Title II of this Book and Articles L. 112-2, L. 112-2-1 and L. 112-11, it may…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Research on the human embryo, human embryonic stem cells and human induced pluripotent stem cells

Article L2163-4

…vitro or creating them by cloning for research purposes is punishable by seven years' imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 Euros.

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