A Doctor's Responsibility Towards a Patient for Suspective Medical Malpractices Reviewed from a Perspective Civil Law
Keywords:
Medical Malpractice, Civil Law, Doctor's ResponsibilityAbstract
A doctor's responsibility towards a patient in the context of suspected medical malpractice is an important topic in civil law, considering the importance of maintaining professional standards in medical practice. By paying attention to professional ethics that do not allow promises of absolute healing, this research aims to examine doctors' legal responsibilities and handling of suspected malpractice, with a focus on resolutions that prioritize deliberation and increased communication between doctors and patients. This research uses a qualitative approach to explore civil law perspectives through contract theory, document analysis, and interviews with legal experts and health practitioners. Data were collected to understand how medical services contracts define the rights and obligations of physicians and patients, and how approaches to resolving suspected malpractice are implemented in practice. The research results show that improving communication, continuing education, developing protocols for handling malpractice, and strengthening the legal framework are key aspects in reducing the incidence of medical malpractice. This research also found that deliberation and internal resolution approaches are effective methods in resolving allegations of malpractice, in line with Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. This research recommends implementing effective communication strategies between doctors and patients, providing continuous education and training for health workers, developing clear internal protocols for handling malpractice, and strengthening civil law to support medical malpractice conflict resolution. It is hoped that these steps will create a safer medical environment, strengthen the health system, and benefit both patients and health practitioners.
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