Legal Liability of Doctors for Malpractice in Medicine

Teguh Pribadi; Agus Pramono

doi:10.25139/lex.v8i2.9376

Teguh Pribadi Faculty of Law, University of Maarif Hasyim Latif Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Agus Pramono Faculty of Law, University of Wisnuwardhana Malang, Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.25139/lex.v8i2.9376

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Keywords: Doctor Liability, Malpractice, Medicine

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the liability of doctors in drug abuse malpractice cases based on a normative juridical approach. Malpractice cases involving drug abuse are an important issue in the world of health because they not only harm patients but also have an impact on public confidence in the medical profession. This research uses an analytical descriptive method focusing on primary legal materials, such as Law No. 29 of 2004 concerning Medical Practice, and Law No. 36 of 2009 concerning Health. Normative analysis is conducted to examine the responsibility of doctors from the perspective of criminal, civil, and administrative law, as well as medical ethics. The results show that the responsibility of doctors in cases of drug abuse can be subject to criminal sanctions if proven to have violated the law, as well as civil claims in the form of compensation to patients or their families. Administratively, doctors may be subject to sanctions by the Indonesian Medical Council or related professional organizations, including revocation of practice permits. This study also identifies gaps in the regulation and application of the law that need to be improved to provide better protection for patients while maintaining the professionalism of doctors. Recommendations are provided to strengthen rules governing the supervision of medical practices and increase doctors' awareness of their legal and ethical responsibilities in medicine.

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