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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal settlements

Article R8114-4

The proposed settlement shall mention : 1° The nature of the alleged offences and their legal classification ; 2° The amount of the penalties incurred; 3° The amount of the fine; 4° The deadlines for…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Post-authorisation studies

Article R5141-49

Post-authorisation studies may be carried out, on behalf of this licence holder and under its responsibility, by another company or organisation. Any study must be the subject of a protocol validated…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and activities.

Article R5142-3

The companies mentioned in article R. 5142-1 may export the veterinary medicinal products they sell, transfer free of charge or distribute outside national territory.Exports by these companies to othe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Resale of second-hand in vitro diagnostic medical devices

Article R5222-18-3

The certificate drawn up by the person responsible for the second-hand resale certifies that the second-hand in vitro diagnostic medical device has been serviced as part of the accreditation referred…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Rules of good practice.

Article D5232-14

In order to provide the most appropriate equipment for the needs of the person who is ill or has an incapacity or disability, the service provider and the equipment distributor will ask the prescriber…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Chronic renal failure.

Article R6123-61

The haemodialysis centre for children welcomes patients from birth to the age of 18; it may also provide care for young adults when their state of health requires technical management by a paediatric…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Management of psychiatric emergencies

Article D6124-26-7

In addition to the members mentioned in articles D. 6124-17 to D. 6124-21, the staff of the emergency department of a health care establishment includes at least, depending on the case : 1° A nurse wi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Management of psychiatric emergencies

Article D6124-26-6

When an analysis of the activity of an emergency facility reveals a large number of patients requiring psychiatric care, the facility must have a psychiatrist on duty at all times. If this psychiatris…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obstetrics, neonatology, neonatal resuscitation.

Article D6124-38

The birthing area includes 1° Pre-labour rooms ; 2° Labour rooms ; 3° Rooms for observation and immediate care of newborn babies; 4° At least one intervention room for obstetric surgery. In the event…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obstetrics, neonatology, neonatal resuscitation.

Article D6124-50

When it is not associated with a neonatal intensive care unit on the same site, the neonatology unit has at least six beds. In order to have intensive care beds, the neonatology unit must have at leas…

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