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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 ‘assassination attempt’ by the man’s lawyers

Remote monitoring of patients in France moves into the mainstream

The costs of monitoring patients from distance are now being covered by France’s health insurance scheme, Assurance maladie

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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’ supplies of ‘major therapeutic interest’ medicines, or face fines – 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 Générale de la Santé (DGS) has confirmed.

French study: Diagnosing yourself online often ‘wrong’

People who “diagnose themselves” 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.

Patients

Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France

Identity theft victim signed up for euthanasia by imposter in France

Remote monitoring of patients in France moves into the mainstream

Latest on French GP strike and what to do if you need to see a doctor

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