Law Enforcement Against Midwife Malpractice in Midwifery Services in Indonesia
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Malpractice in midwifery services is a legal issue that has received increasing attention, especially when midwives exceed the limits of authority or neglect to carry out professional standard procedures. This study aims to analyze the forms of law enforcement against midwives involved in malpractice cases, including civil, criminal, and administrative liability. The approach used is normative juridical, by examining relevant regulations such as the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 28 of 2017. The results of the study indicate that civil liability provides a legal basis for patients to file a lawsuit for compensation for losses arising from midwives' negligence. Meanwhile, criminal liability applies if negligence results in serious injury or death. In the administrative realm, violations of the limits of authority can be subject to sanctions ranging from reprimands to revocation of practice licenses. The main obstacles in law enforcement include weak medical documentation and uneven supervision, especially in remote areas. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen the supervision system, legal education for health workers, and the use of technology to support transparency and accountability in midwifery practice. This study recommends regulatory reform and improved inter-agency coordination to create more effective legal protection for patients and legal certainty for midwives.
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