Criminal Prosecution of Doctors in Indonesia: Issues and Problems
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https://doi.org/10.31436/iiumlj.v23i3.195Keywords:
criminal offence, criminal prosecution, medical malpractice, IndonesiaAbstract
Criminal prosecution of doctors due to medical malpractice has created controversy in Indonesia. The purpose of the research is to find out the impact of criminal prosecution of doctors in Indonesia, particularly those due to medical malpractice cases. The data were collected through both library-based study and field study in the form of interviews. It is found that criminal prosecution of doctors in the context of medical malpractice has brought about negative consequences such as the exploitation of doctors by law enforcement officers and the practice of defensive medicine. It is found that criminal prosecution of doctors due to medical malpractice should be limited in order to promote justice in the medical malpractice issue. The article concludes with some elaboration on the necessary reforms required in regard to the law relating to medical malpractice in Indonesia.
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