You will soon be entitled to free medical consultations in these three “key ages”

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Health Minister François Browne announced the forthcoming provision of three free medical consultations at the “key ages” in life.

health – We are entering the era of prohibition.Congratulates Francois Brown. The Minister of Health announced, Sunday, September 18 in Sunday newspaper (JD) Free medical consultations will be provided to the French in “Three ages, 25 years old, 45 years old and 65 years old”In order to strengthen the preventive aspect of the French health system.

This measure, which will be included in the next Social Security Financing Bill, explains the minister, who insists: “We will take better care of children, who benefit from 20 examinations up to the age of 16, but also follow these generations through their lives.”

“It was a promise from Emmanuel Macron, that everyone will now be able to benefit from a free medical consultation to assess their physical and mental health, at the key ages of their lives, at 25, 45 and 65 years old”The minister stressed on Twitter.

For 25-year-olds, this would be “To assess vaccines, their physical activity and potential addiction or difficulties related to starting their career”. They will also be alerted to “The need for a doctor and cardiovascular risk”.

Cancer screening and prevention of loss of autonomy…

At age 45, counseling will focus on “The need to participate in screening for breast, colon or prostate cancer” and will allow “Report on physical activity and possible mental disorders”.

Finally, we will mention at 65 years old Preventing loss of autonomy, detecting cancers and all preventable diseases, Even if retirement is necessary, it’s a pivotal moment that isn’t easy to fathom. “This five-year period is a period of comprehensive reform of our health and prevention policy”he had promised François Brown at the beginning of September during a trip to Marseille.

always in DinarThe Minister of Health announced that the “Health” component of the National Council for Reestablishment (CNR), whose launch was announced at the end of September, will begin on October 3 and will be divided into three parts, national, regional and under the form of a digital citizen consultation.

“The challenge of getting care is the crux of the problem”

in the first part, “Until the spring of 2023, consultations (will take place) at the national level with key players – professionals, health orders, elected officials and patient representatives – in order to address cross-cutting issues such as skills exchange.”he explains.

The second part, until the end of the year, will consist of Regional meetings led by management pilots for regional health agencies, in conjunction with governors and elected officials. finally, A large-scale digital consultation will be offered to French citizens who have questions about their experience, which will be launched in mid-October..

Emmanuel Macron has already confirmed this The challenge of getting care Will be “on the topic” From this CNR health, judgment “unacceptable” The difficulties faced by many French in finding a general practitioner. François Browne, for his part, pledged so “Intensifying the fight against medical deserts is a priority and (to be) a clear goal.” discussions.

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