Legal Policy in Improving the Implementation of Informed Consent in Hospitals Based on Health Law No. 17 of 2023

Syifa Nadya Azzahra; Irsyam Risdawati; Marice Simarmata

Authors

Syifa Nadya Azzahra Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
Irsyam Risdawati Universitas Pembanguan Panca Budi
Marice Simarmata Universitas Pembanguan Panca Budi

Keywords:

Legal Role, Informed Consent, Health Law Number 17 of 2023

Abstract

Informed consent is one of the fundamental aspects of medical practice that emphasizes the patient's right to give consent based on a full understanding of the medical procedure to be undertaken. The implementation of good informed consent is essential in safeguarding patients' rights and ensuring that medical procedures are carried out ethically and professionally. Health Law Number 17 of 2023 provides a clear legal basis related to the obligations of hospitals and medical personnel in carrying out informed consent. Article 56 of this Law states that "every medical personnel who performs medical procedures are obliged to provide sufficient information to the patient to obtain written consent before performing medical procedures." This regulation aims to protect patients' rights and improve the quality of health services in hospitals. This study aims to analyze the role of law in improving the quality of the implementation of informed consent in hospitals by referring to Health Law Number 17 of 2023. The method used in this study is normative legal research with an analytical descriptive approach. This approach is used to examine laws and regulations related to informed consent, as well as its application in medical practice in hospitals. The results of the study show that although Health Law Number 17 of 2023 provides a strong legal basis, the implementation of informed consent in hospitals still faces various challenges. The main obstacles found include the lack of understanding of patients and medical personnel regarding the correct procedures, as well as the lack of supervision in the implementation of the policy. This study recommends increased training for medical personnel and stricter supervision of the implementation of informed consent in hospitals.

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