Medical Dispute Resolution from a Health Law Perspective in Indonesia
Keywords:
Medical Disputes, Misdiagnosis, Clinical Reasoning, Litigation, Non-Litigation, Patient Safety, Quality of Health CareAbstract
The transition to the digital era has increased public awareness of patient rights, ultimately contributing to the increased potential for medical disputes in clinical healthcare practices. Medical disputes generally arise from medical errors, negligence, malpractice, or communication failures between healthcare professionals and patients. The underlying causes of these errors are multifactorial, including human factors, system weaknesses, and equipment failures, all of which can threaten patient safety and undermine public trust in the medical profession. Diagnostic errors and failures in clinical reasoning are key factors contributing to the rise in medical disputes, often related to the limited knowledge and cognitive abilities of healthcare professionals. In Indonesia, medical dispute resolution can be pursued through litigation and non-litigation mechanisms, each encompassing legal, ethical, and professional dimensions. This study analyzes the main factors causing medical disputes, examines the influence of diagnostic errors and clinical reasoning, and examines available resolution mechanisms. Furthermore, this study also formulates a comprehensive prevention strategy to minimize medical errors, improve the quality of healthcare, and reduce the risk of future disputes.
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