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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Birthplace

Article D6323-37

Birthing centres are organised and equipped so that parturients and newborns can be transferred in an emergency, if necessary lying down. They also have an emergency trolley adapted to the various com…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Birthplace

Article D6323-39

Midwives working in a birth centre must have at least two years' experience of childbirth prior to starting work in the centre. The number of midwives working in the birthing centre is sufficient to g…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6431-3

The list of names of the members of the Agency's Board of Directors is drawn up by the Ministers for Overseas France and Health.

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-section 4 - Automatic processing of personal data for the purpose of establishing the biological profile of athletes referred to in Article L. 230-3

Article R232-41-3

I. - Five categories of data may be recorded in the automated processing of personal data mentioned in Article R. 232-41-1:1° Data relating to the athlete's civil status:a) Surname and first name ;b)…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Diplomas provided for in Article L. 2223-25-1

Article D2223-55-3

The minimum number of hours of theoretical instruction required to obtain the diploma is:70 hours for the diploma enabling the holder to work as a master of ceremonies;140 hours for the diploma enabli…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and conditions for carrying out preimplantation diagnosis

Article R2131-26-3

With a view to the application of the therapy mentioned in the third paragraph of Article L. 2131-4-1, cells from the umbilical cord blood of the child born from the transfer of the embryo in utero ar…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Initial risk assessment

Article R4412-97-3

I. - When, for one of the following reasons, the person mentioned in the first paragraph of I of article R. 4412-97 finds that the location cannot be carried out, the safety of workers is ensured unde…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Temporary suspension of the right to practise for professional incompetence

Article R4124-3-6

A practitioner who has been the subject of a total or partial suspension of the right to practise may not resume his activity without having provided proof to the regional or inter-regional council th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Temporary suspension of the right to practise for professional incompetence

Article R4124-3-7

The provisions of articles R. 4124-3-1 to R. 4124-3-3 are applicable to temporary suspension for professional incompetence.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Temporary suspension of the right to practise for professional incompetence

Article R4124-3-5

I.- In the event of professional inadequacy making it dangerous to practise the profession, the right to practise may be temporarily suspended, in whole or in part, by the regional or inter-regional c…

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