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End-of-life assistance: law promulgated in France but not immediately applicable

The law on assisted dying was published in the Official Journal this Wednesday, August 19.

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It will not be applicable for several months, following validation by the Constitutional Council.

The first procedures are expected to begin by the end of 2026.

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Cette loi marque un tournant dans la législation française sur la fin de vie, permettant aux patients en phase terminale de demander une assistance médicale pour mourir. Son application progressive nécessitera la mise en place de protocoles médicaux et juridiques, avec un impact sur les pratiques hospitalières et les droits des patients.

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