Parliament definitively adopted a series of measures on Wednesday, several of which were promised within the framework of the “
Ségur de la santé
” and intended to reform this sector and make it more attractive.
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Increased responsibilities for midwives, the fight against the excesses of "
medical mercenarism
", and changes in the governance of hospitals are among the main points of this bill "
aimed at improving the health system through trust and simplification
" , its official title.
This LREM proposal, rejected by the Senate, was approved at the end of the parliamentary shuttle by the National Assembly, which thus validates it on behalf of Parliament.
Secretary of State Laurent Pietraszewski welcomed "
a major text for the daily life of health personnel
", stressing in particular "
greater freedom of internal organization
" for hospitals.
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Cocktail of non-financial measures resulting from the "
Ségur
" concluded in July 2020, and other provisions relating to professions and hospitals, the bill has undergone a legislative process marked by numerous alterations and scissors.
Jean-Pierre Door (LR) denounced a text "
with disparate articles and content devoid of a guideline
", which leaves "
a taste of unfinished business
".
"
There is still a lack of beds
"
Gisèle Biémouret (PS) lamented that this law does not "
meet the material and human needs
" of the hospital.
"
There is still a lack of beds, there is still a lack of personnel
", echoed the Communist Pierre Dharréville.
In detail, however, certain measures were the subject of cross-party approval, against the backdrop of unanimous tribute to the commitment of health professionals to the health crisis.
In particular, the Assembly approved a change in the profession of midwife, giving them the possibility of prescribing work stoppages of more than 15 days.
Their right to prescribe medication has been extended, and they will be able to refer a patient to a specialist doctor.
Physiotherapists and other para-medical professions also see their prerogatives extended.
Control remuneration deemed excessive
Other provisions target the excess salaries of medical interim in hospitals, denounced as "
ruinous for the finances
" of hospitals, according to rapporteur Stéphanie Rist (LREM).
Provisions thus make it possible to control the remuneration deemed excessive for certain practitioners with highly sought-after qualifications for temporary assignments.
It is specified that this platform will not replace their physical and telephone reception.
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MEPs also approved the creation of an “
official information, guidance and support platform
” for people with disabilities and their carers
.
An amendment specifies that this platform will not replace their physical and telephone reception.
Several measures also concern recruitment, supervision and governance at the hospital.
Exit, however, a proposal which provided for the creation of an "
intermediate medical profession
" between doctors on the one hand, nurses and certain paramedical professions on the other.
Faced with an outcry in the medical community, all that remains is a request for a report from the government.
