Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year
Identity theft victim signed up for euthanasia by imposter in France The crime is being described as an 鈥榓ssassination attempt鈥� by the man鈥檚 lawyers
Remote monitoring of patients in France moves into the mainstream The costs of monitoring patients from distance are now being covered by France鈥檚 health insurance scheme, Assurance maladie
news Latest on French GP strike and what to do if you need to see a doctor GPs are striking until January 2, calling for a doubling of their standard consultation fee among other points. The move has been condemned by the government
French hospital cancels operations due to lack of vaccinated doctors Healthcare workers have one day left to get vaccinated before being suspended from their jobs, leaving one hospital unable to go ahead with operations
France requires increased stock of vital medicines to avoid shortages French manufacturers must now build up two months鈥� supplies of 鈥榤ajor therapeutic interest鈥� medicines, or face fines 鈥� as a shortage could be life-threatening to patients
Medicine shortages in France exacerbated by Covid Experts have reported significant shortages of medicines that are vital for some patients in French laboratories
Old Levothyrox formula available in France until end of 2021 The previous formula of controversial hypothyroid medication Levothyrox is to be available in France until the end of 2021, health authority la Direction G茅n茅rale de la Sant茅 (DGS) has confirmed.
French study: Diagnosing yourself online often 鈥榳rong鈥� People who 鈥渄iagnose themselves鈥� through online research before going to the doctor in France are wrong about their condition 91% of the time, a new study has shown.
UK hospital exports patients to France Patients in south east England can now opt to have medical care in Calais or Le Touquet in a deal between the NHS and French hospitals.
