Yasmina Kattou, edited by Laura Laplaud 07:21, February 14, 2023

At the call of the unions, liberal doctors are mobilizing this Tuesday against a bill brought by Renaissance MP Stéphanie Rist, examined today by the Senate.

This text aims to give direct access to certain health professionals such as speech therapists.

Doctors denounce a "two-speed medicine".

Doctors are on strike.

They demonstrate this Tuesday against the bill of the deputy Stéphanie Rist, examined in the Senate that same day.

This text, which opens direct access to certain health professionals such as speech therapists or physiotherapists, without going through the appointment box with the general practitioner, poses a problem for them.

They denounce a "two-speed medicine".

What could change?

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Speech therapists and physiotherapists would be accessible without a prescription

Advanced practice nurses, who practice in medical facilities, would be allowed to prescribe prescription-only drugs.

This measure is controversial among professionals who denounce cheap medicine.

Speech therapists and physiotherapists would be accessible without prior prescription.

The number of physio sessions without a medical diagnosis would, however, be limited to 10. 

Pharmacists could screen for cervical cancer

In addition, to unclog medical practices, pharmacists could also see their skills extended.

A prescription expired three months ago may be renewed by the pharmacist, if the patient has no attending physician.

Cervical cancer screenings could also be carried out in pharmacies.

If this bill is adopted by the Senate, it will come back at the end of February for a vote in the National Assembly.