ANALYSIS OF LEGAL ETHICS IN MANAGING MEDICAL RISKS DUE TO PHYSICIAN NEGLIGENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF PATIENTS' RIGHTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALISM IN INDONESIA

Authors

  • Melita Widyastuti Wisnuwardhana University
  • Sri Ayu Astuti Wisnuwardhana University
  • Marsudi Dedi Putra marsudiputra1976@gmail.com
  • Imam Ropii Wisnuwardhana University
  • Sri Rahayuningsih Wisnuwardhana University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36563/9p2adc64

Keywords:

legal equity, medical risks, protection of patient rights

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the aspects of legal ethics in the management of medical risks arising from physician negligence and its implications for the protection of patients' rights and medical professionalism in Indonesia. The method used is normative research with data collection techniques in the form of literature studies from books, journals, and relevant laws and regulations. Data are analyzed qualitatively with an interpretive approach to examine regulations and ethical principles and their implementation in medical practice. The results of the study show that the application of legal ethics in medical risk management is crucial to maintain a balance between the rights of patients and the obligations of medical professionals. The principles of legal ethics support the implementation of informed consent and physician accountability so that the risk of malpractice can be minimized. Obstacles such as low patient understanding, limited access to complaints, and an imbalance of protection between patients and medical personnel are still major challenges. Transparent, accountable, and equitable risk management can strengthen medical professionalism and build public trust in the health system. The restorative justice approach and supervision of professional discipline are important mechanisms in maintaining the integrity and protection of both parties.

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Published

2025-11-23

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ANALYSIS OF LEGAL ETHICS IN MANAGING MEDICAL RISKS DUE TO PHYSICIAN NEGLIGENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF PATIENTS’ RIGHTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALISM IN INDONESIA. (2025). INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR, 7, 424-434. https://doi.org/10.36563/9p2adc64

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