The Legal Standing of Electronic Medical Records as Digital Evidence in Proving Criminal Medical Malpractice by Healthcare Professionals
Keywords:
Electronic Medical Records; Digital Evidence; Medical Malpractice; Criminal Evidence; Criminal LiabilityAbstract
The transformation of healthcare service systems toward the use of electronic medical records has brought significant juridical consequences in the evidentiary process of criminal cases involving medical malpractice by healthcare professionals. Electronic medical records no longer function merely as administrative documents, but rather hold a strategic position as digital evidence with the potential to determine criminal liability. This study aims to analyze the legal standing of electronic medical records as digital evidence in proving criminal medical malpractice by healthcare professionals, as well as to examine their juridical implications for criminal responsibility in the digital era. The research employs a normative legal research method with statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings indicate that electronic medical records may be recognized as valid legal evidence insofar as they fulfill the requirements of authenticity, integrity, and system reliability in accordance with Indonesian evidentiary law. Furthermore, electronic medical records influence the assessment of criminal fault among healthcare professionals by demanding stricter standards of authentication and data protection. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening regulatory frameworks and enhancing the capacity of law enforcement authorities in evaluating digital evidence within the healthcare sector
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