The bill to directly access certain nurses, physiotherapists or speech therapists was definitively adopted this day. Under certain conditions, the French will be able, without going through their attending physicians, to consult nurses in advanced practice.
Direct access will be limited to those working in structures such as multi-professional health homes, in coordination with doctors. A last-minute amendment will permanently allow laboratory biologists to perform cervical smears as part of cancer screening. The text arouses much more enthusiasm among pharmacists whose role will be increased.