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€5 penalty proposed for missing a medical rendez-vous in France

The change would come into force from January and is one of several medical updates announced by the prime minister

Wait to see health specialists grows in France: here is what to expect

Now an average of 10 days to see a GP as delays increase across the board

Doctors: New €60 ‘long consultation’ for over-80s proposed in France

Other specialists may also see their consultation fees increase

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Which rural areas of France are hardest hit by lack of doctors?

We also look at the countryside departments best served - and the situation for access to health specialists

Plans to raise GP doctor fees to €30 a visit in France

The fee change has been extended as an ‘olive branch’ to GPs after months of negotiations

France looks to fine people who miss a doctor’s appointment

New prime minister says people must pay for ‘no-shows’. The UK reviewed a similar measure last year but dropped it

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

Doctors’ fees go up in France – and could rise again

Many doctors are still unsatisfied with changes

Doctors’ strike in France: ‘Why €25 per appointment is not enough’

The strike comes amid wider national action also affecting travel and schools

Transport, schools: Updates on Friday’s cross-sector strikes in France

Healthcare and air travel is set to be particularly impacted

What to do if you need doctor during strikes starting Friday in France

Many GPs and other self-employed doctors will not be working and options to find assistance elsewhere may be limited

France’s oldest GP - aged 97

At 97, Dr Christian Chenay is France’s oldest practising GP. He still works two days a week and does not even wear glasses.

Why GPs in France are on strike and will doctor ‘no-shows’ be charged?

Negotiations with France’s national health body the Assurance maladie have also broken down

Why many doctors’ surgeries will be closed for a day in February

Doctors are planning protest action after they say talks broke down with Assurance Maladie over funding

French GP strike enters second week, no solution in sight

We look at what you can do if you fall ill and your doctor is on strike

Explainer: Why having a designated GP in France saves you money

We also outline how you can change GP if you so wish

French doctor refuses patients without Covid vaccine or negative test

The decision has been criticised by the departmental board of doctors

How can I find an English-speaking GP near me in France?

In the French healthcare system, you choose a general practice doctor as your médecin traitant and appointments can be booked on the widely used Doctolib site

How do I know if my GP in France has Covid vaccine doses?

From tomorrow February 25, around 30,000 GPs in France will receive one vial of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine to deliver to their patients deemed priority

Admin hassles led me to ‘falsify’ Covid health passes – French doctor

Dr Jean-Paul Hamon, honorary president of private practice doctors’ union Fédération des Médecins de France, says he acted after learning of eligible patients’ paperwork difficulties

GPs in France can request list of patients who have not had Covid jabs

Authorities have approved sharing data so GPs can encourage more vaccination, as scientific studies show the benefits of getting first and second doses

French pharmacists now able to renew some doctor’s prescriptions

New rules mean people in France can choose a regular pharmacist and some repeat prescriptions can be given without a GP appointment

Opt for vaccination at pharmacy or GP in France, says union chief

A leading pharmacist has advised people to sign up on vaccine waiting lists with local pharmacies and GPs, rather than waiting for online appointments

You can now book Moderna jab appointment at French pharmacies and GPs

French government concerned about fall-off in vaccinations during the summer holidays

Covid France: Only 25% of AstraZeneca vaccines used to date

Supplies of the vaccine are building up in pharmacies, as the head of France's vaccination strategy said it must not be seen as a second-class vaccine

29,000 GPs in France to give AstraZeneca vaccine this week

Patients between the ages of 50-64 at risk of serious forms of the illness will be eligible to receive the jab at their GP surgery

Covid-19 antigen tests available soon in French pharmacies

The 15-minute tests will be in 50% of pharmacies within two weeks as daily Covid-19 figures rise to new heights

French urged to seek medical care despite confinement

The public should continue to seek medical advice for non-Covid-19-related issues despite confinement, the French health minister has said, as specialists report a 60% drop in appointments even for urgent complaints.

Villagers in France banned from being ill

A dozen small-town mayors have highlighted the lack of rural doctors by signing a symbolic decree making it illegal for local residents to fall ill or die.

English-speaking doctors sought in southwest France

Area with large anglophone community turns to Connexion for help filling two GPs posts after years of struggle to fill the spots with French doctors

5 million people in France not registered with GP

More than 5 million people in France were not registered with a regular GP in 2019, despite more than half having actively looked for one to register with, a healthcare expert has said.

YouTube video helps lure GP and dentist

A small commune may have solved its problem of a lack of doctor and dentist - thanks to a YouTube video.

Need a doctor in France? Improve local services

The dearth of rural doctors is not to do with them seeking the bright lights of cities, according to Dr Yannick Schmitt. He says more needs to be done to overcome the shortage of doctors generally

French pro-homeopathy campaign launches after backlash

Pro-homeopathy groups in France are mounting a defence of their products, as medical authorities debate whether the medicine should be reimbursed and some health professionals condemn the drugs.

Doctor, doctor – this is no joke...

In our village we had three doctors in two surgeries.

Report: Six month wait for specialist care in France

A new report has found significant delays in the amount of time people in France must wait before being able to see some doctors, with some specialists not available for up to six months.

Chatbot lets GP ‘speak’ to patients in English

Patients and doctors who do not share a language may discuss complex medical problems thanks to ‘chatbot’ software from two French firms that goes beyond Google Translate to create a solution that could become as everyday as using the phone or FaceTime.

Video GP sessions to be launched in France

Telemedicine consultations are now reimbursed

French Homeopaths' union sues doctors

More than 120 doctors have been sued by a homeopaths’ union after signing a letter to a newspaper calling for homeopathy costs not to be reimbursed as it and other alternative care were ‘esoteric disciplines’ and ‘fed by charlatans’.

Patient-medic sex ban

Lack of GPs affecting almost all of France

The government is dedicating €100 million a year to ‘transform’ healthcare. Oliver Rowland spoke to Dr Jean-Paul Hamon, leader of the Fédération des Médecins de France, who doubts it will make a difference. His members are médecins libéraux, that is GPs and specialist doctors in independent private practice

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€5 penalty proposed for missing a medical rendez-vous in France

Wait to see health specialists grows in France: here is what to expect

Doctors: New €60 ‘long consultation’ for over-80s proposed in France

Which rural areas of France are hardest hit by lack of doctors?

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