Patient Consent: Legal Obligations
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Free and informed patient consent is a fundamental pillar of French medical law. Enshrined by the Kouchner law of March 4, 2002 on patient rights and health system quality, it imposes strict obligations on healthcare professionals regarding information and consent collection. Any establishment or practitioner failing to meet these obligations faces civil, criminal and professional sanctions. The legal framework for health consent is established in Article L.1111-4 of the Public Health Code.
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