Misdiagnosis and Legal Liability of Doctors: A Normative Juridical Study in the Indonesian Health System

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Published: 2023-07-16
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Health, Hospitals, Legal relations, Therapeutic transactions, Misdiagnosis, Doctor liability, Dispute resolution

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Gaguk Bangun Setiyadi
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Dharma Setiawan Negara
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Rafadi Khan Khayru
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Didit Darmawan
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Rio Saputra
Sunan Giri University of Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract

Health is a basic human need that affects the quality of life. Hospitals, as healthcare providers, play an important role in providing comprehensive services, but the complexity of treatment often increases the risk of medical errors, particularly misdiagnosis. The legal relationship between doctors and patients, both through therapeutic transactions and legal provisions, creates rights and obligations for both parties. This research uses a normative law method to analyze the legal liability of doctors for misdiagnosis that causes harm to patients. Based on Articles 1239 and 1365-1367 of the Civil Code, doctors can be held legally liable for breach of contract or legal violations. The hospital as an institution also has legal liability for medical negligence in accordance with Article 193 of the Health Act. This research highlights the importance of professional standards, informed consent, and dispute resolution through mediation to minimize legal conflicts. With the strengthening of regulations and increased legal awareness, the relationship between doctors and patients can be more harmonious, creating a health care system that is more fair, transparent, and oriented towards the interests of patients.

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Setiyadi, G. B. ., Negara, D. S., Khayru, R. K. ., Darmawan, D. ., & Saputra, R. . (2023). Misdiagnosis and Legal Liability of Doctors: A Normative Juridical Study in the Indonesian Health System. Journal of Social Science Studies, 3(2), 215-220. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/274

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