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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of doctors.

Article R4127-26

A doctor may only engage in another activity if this is compatible with his professional independence and dignity and is not likely to enable him to profit from his prescriptions or medical advice.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of midwives.

Article R4127-313

In the practice of her profession, a midwife must not, save in exceptional circumstances, perform acts or give care, or formulate prescriptions, in areas that are beyond her professional competence or…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Participation in health protection.

Article R4235-51

…st, while taking account of the legitimate interests of the successors, require them to respect his professional independence.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties.

Article R4235-13

The personal practice to which pharmacists are required to adhere consists of carrying out professional acts themselves, or closely supervising their performance if they do not carry them out themselv…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Duties of pharmacist-biologists.

Article R4235-77

…st, while taking account of the legitimate interests of the successors, require them to respect his professional independence.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Eligibility

Article R5132-1-5

An individual assessment of the beneficiary's social and professional situation and needs is carried out by a prescriber or a structure for integration through economic activity before the person is d…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Contributions and equalisation of costs.

Article D5424-29

…nsation expenses are covered by a contribution payable by companies carrying out one or more of the professional activities mentioned in article D. 5424-7.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of masseur-physiotherapists

Article R4321-62

…in and improve his knowledge and skills. In particular, he must fulfil his obligation of continuous professional development.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Miscellaneous and final provisions

Article R4312-90

…artmental council may give rise to disciplinary proceedings. The same applies to the concealment of professional contracts.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Other forms of practice.

Article R4322-96

…supervisory role, is required to monitor the interventions and ensure the proper performance of the professional acts carried out by the chiropodists or by the students he supervises.

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