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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Economic Observatory for Public Procurement

Article R2196-3

The composition, organisation and operating procedures of the Observatoire économique de la commande publique are set out in an order appended to this code.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VI : Administration of assets owned jointly by several municipalities.

Article L5816-3

Each municipal council appoints from among its members, by secret ballot, the number of delegates set by the instituting decision. The members who obtain the highest number of votes are appointed. The…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Aid to organisations involved in business start-ups or takeovers

Article R1511-3

…ed for in the second paragraph of article L. 1511-7 sets out the obligations of each of the parties and specifies in particular: a) The terms and conditions for awarding and paying the grant; b) The a…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Payment to finance mobility services

Article D2531-3

…collective payment certificates required for the reimbursements provided for in articles L. 2531-6 and L. 2531-7.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients.

Article R4127-38

…or her last moments, ensure the quality of a life that is coming to an end through appropriate care and measures, safeguard the dignity of the patient and comfort those around him or her. They do not…

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

Article R4127-34

…te his prescriptions with all the necessary clarity, ensure that they are understood by the patient and those around him, and endeavour to ensure that they are carried out correctly.

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

Article R4127-36

The consent of the person being examined or treated must be sought in all cases.If the patient, in a condition to express his wishes, refuses the proposed investigations or treatment, the doctor must…

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

Article R4127-37

…the doctor must endeavour to relieve the patient's suffering by means appropriate to his condition and provide moral support. He must refrain from any unreasonable obstinacy and may refrain from unde…

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

Article R4127-39

Doctors may not suggest to patients or their relatives that a remedy or procedure that is illusory or insufficiently tested is beneficial or safe. Any practice of charlatanism is prohibited.

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

Article R4127-33

…devoting the necessary time to it, using as far as possible the most appropriate scientific methods and, if necessary, appropriate assistance.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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