Legal Protection for Patients from Medical Malpractice According To Health Law in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.70193/ijlsh.v3i3.318Keywords:
Legal Protection, Patients, Malpractice, Health LawAbstract
The study results show that legal protection for patients has been regulated through criminal, civil, and administrative channels, but its implementation still faces challenges in terms of evidence, legal accessibility, and the imbalance between patients and medical personnel. Patient rights such as informed consent, access to information, and fair treatment are still often neglected in practice. This study aims to examine the form and effectiveness of legal protection for patients against malpractice from a health law perspective in Indonesia. The method used is normative juridical with a statutory and legal approach. Effective legal protection is key to realizing safe, accountable, and equitable health services. Health Law.
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