The Relationship Between Ethics Institutions in The Health Sector in The Enforcement of Professional Ethics from a Utilitarian Perspective
Keywords:
Relationship, Ethics Institutions, Professional Ethics, Utilitarian PerspectiveAbstract
This research analyzes the existence of ethics institutions in the health sector from a utilitarian perspective. Utilitarianism emphasizes that a good action is one that provides benefits and advantages, while a bad action is one that causes suffering and loss. This perspective is useful as an ethical evaluation tool by considering the overall impact of actions on the welfare of society, using calculations of pleasure and suffering. Although this approach provides a clear view in assessing the consequences of actions, there are criticisms related to the difficulty of objectively measuring pleasure and suffering, as well as the potential for ethical dilemmas where the benefits to the majority can sacrifice the minority. This research is a normative legal study that examines the norms related to the authority of ethical enforcement in healthcare services from a utilitarian perspective. The Indonesian Medical Ethics Honor Council (MKEK) and the Indonesian Medical Discipline Honor Council (MKDKI) play crucial roles in upholding the standards of the medical profession in Indonesia. MKEK focuses on professional ethics and the doctor-patient relationship, while MKDKI handles disciplinary violations and imposes sanctions in accordance with Law No. 29 of 2004. These two institutions work together to ensure ethical medical practice that meets the established standards. The enforcement of medical ethics in Indonesia faces a dualism between MKDKI and MKEK, with a low number of sanctions imposed and an increasing number of legal complaints against doctors. Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health aims to strengthen the enforcement of discipline and promote restorative justice. However, better communication between doctors and patients is still needed to reduce medical disputes.
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