The French Order of Physicians has called for tighter rules to avoid “confusion” between health professionals and alternative medicine practitioners, after the online medical appointment platform Doctolib was pushed to delete listings of 17 naturopaths.
The Doctolib platform has become France’s preferred method of booking medical appointments with regulated health professionals such as doctors, midwives and dentists, but also with holders of state-recognised diplomas such as psychologists and osteopaths.
