Legal Protection for Medical Personnel in the Implementation of Telemedicine Via Digital Platform

Authors

  • Kartika Hariandiny Fadli Program Study Magister Hukum Kesehatan, Pascasarjana UNPAB, Indonesia
  • Dahlan

Keywords:

Telemedicine, Medicolegal, Health Research

Abstract

In the contemporary global era, information technology is experiencing rapid development, particularly within the healthcare sector, where it is extensively utilized for communication between healthcare providers and patients, commonly referred to as telemedicine. Telemedicine constitutes a technology-driven healthcare service facilitating consultations with medical professionals remotely, obviating the necessity for in-person meetings, and enabling diagnostic and therapeutic consultations for patients. In Indonesia, telemedicine is anticipated to alleviate healthcare access issues, particularly in remote regions lacking adequate medical facilities and personnel. Previously, concerns regarding data security and patient privacy posed obstacles for both medical practitioners and patients utilizing telemedicine. However, with the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection and the stipulation for platforms to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Information, these concerns have begun to be addressed. Nevertheless, ethical dilemmas and instances of fraudulent patient data have recently surfaced. Some patients provide false information either due to not meeting age requirements for consultation or simply to disrupt medical proceedings. In light of these developments, researchers seek to explore the legal safeguards for medical personnel engaged in telemedicine services and the roles digital platforms play in mitigating issues encountered throughout the telemedicine process.

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Published

2024-05-15

How to Cite

Kartika Hariandiny Fadli, & Dahlan. (2024). Legal Protection for Medical Personnel in the Implementation of Telemedicine Via Digital Platform. Proceedings : International Forum Research on Education, Social Sciences Technology and Humanities, 1(2), 171–175. Retrieved from https://journal.berpusi.co.id/index.php/POE/article/view/859