A general practitioner looking for a good practice sheet, a midwife checking the compatibility of her software with the Ségur du numérique, a physiotherapist updating his knowledge on patient data security: these situations occur every week. Resources exist, but they are scattered across institutional sites, training platforms, and professional tools. Knowing where to look, and especially what to keep, saves healthcare professionals a considerable amount of time.
Medical ethics and digital tools: a tightened regulatory framework
Are you using a teleconsultation software or a diagnostic aid tool? Recently, the rules governing these practices have changed. The decree n° 2026-691 of July 27, 2026 has modified the medical ethics code to explicitly include digital tools and artificial intelligence.
This text imposes a heightened requirement on physicians regarding three points: the safety of care, the quality of the patient journey, and the confidentiality of data. In practice, this means that a healthcare professional can no longer simply use software without verifying its compliance. The ethical responsibility now extends to the tool itself.
For paramedical professionals, obligations are also increasing. Information regarding software compliance and good digital practices is centralized on the Vous et Votre Santé for professionals site, which gathers content tailored to different medical specialties.
This tightening is not trivial. It reflects a desire to hold each practitioner accountable in the face of the proliferation of digital tools in the care pathway.
Ségur du numérique in health: referenced software for every profession
The Ségur du numérique in health no longer concerns only doctors and hospital establishments. An order dated July 15, 2026, has expanded the system to include practice management software for midwives and city paramedics. Specifically, publishers must now offer referenced solutions that comply with a common technical foundation.
Why does this referencing matter on a daily basis? Because referenced software guarantees interoperability with Mon Espace Santé and the DMP (shared medical record). A professional using non-compliant software risks being unable to properly transmit patient data to other actors in the care pathway.
How to verify the compliance of your software
- Consult the official list of referenced software on the website of the Digital Health Agency, regularly updated
- Check with your publisher that the installed version includes updates related to wave 2 of the Ségur
- Ensure that the software allows for automatic feeding of the DMP and sending documents to Mon Espace Santé
A non-referenced software can block the transmission of patient data. This issue should be treated as an administrative priority, not as a technical detail.
European Health Data Space: what changes for daily practice
The European regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS), adopted in 2025, will transform how professionals access their patients’ medical information. This text provides that each patient will be able to share their medical record in any member state of the European Union.
For a doctor or nurse, this ultimately means being able to consult a European patient’s record directly from their professional software. Full implementation will take several years, but the software choices made today will determine a practice’s ability to adapt.
The “secondary use” aspect of the EHDS will also allow for the anonymized exploitation of health data for research and public health purposes. Healthcare professionals will need to inform their patients about this, which implies having at least a basic understanding of the legal framework.
Continuing education and monitoring: resources that make a difference
Regulations are evolving rapidly. Tools are changing. Good practice recommendations are regularly updated. To keep up, healthcare professionals have several types of complementary resources available.
Online training platforms
Specialized MOOCs allow for training on specific topics without leaving the office. FUN-MOOC, for example, offers courses on obstetric ultrasound or the management of specific pathologies, developed by universities. These trainings are free and accessible to all caregivers.
Targeted institutional resources
Public Health France provides thematic files, prevention documents, and health education materials. The INRS publishes resources on workplace safety, a topic that directly concerns employees in the medical sector, such as independent practitioners exposed to specific professional risks.
- The good practice sheets and practical brochures from CERIN cover nutrition and can serve as support during preventive consultations
- The Ministry of Health centralizes tools to aid in the safety of care on its dedicated site
- Professional orders publish updated guides on ethical obligations, including those related to digital practices
Regulatory monitoring is no longer optional for a caregiver. Between the Ségur, the EHDS, and new ethical obligations, a professional who does not dedicate a few hours each month to staying informed accumulates a backlog that is difficult to catch up on.
The choice of resources depends on the specialty and mode of practice. An independent doctor does not have the same needs as a health manager in an establishment. The most effective approach is to select two or three reliable sources, consult them regularly, and consider digital compliance as a management task as routine as billing.
