Criminal Liability of Hospitals and Medical Personnel in Cases of Medical Malpractice Under Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health
Kata Kunci:
medical malpractice, corporate criminal liability, hospital, medical personnel, health lawAbstrak
Medical malpractice is a complex issue in health law enforcement in Indonesia, particularly concerning who is criminally liable. Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health brings a fundamental change by shifting the paradigm from individual responsibility toward corporate responsibility. This writing analyzes the regulation of criminal liability for hospitals and medical personnel for acts of malpractice based on said law, covering criteria for corporate sentencing, the doctrine of vicarious liability, patterns of employment relationships, as well as new procedures that mandate recommendations from the professional discipline council before an investigation is conducted. The results of the discussion show that hospitals can be prosecuted if proven to have committed systemic negligence, while medical personnel can only be processed after there is a recommendation from the council assessing a violation of professional standards. The implication is that collaboration between law enforcement officials and health professional organizations is a necessity to ensure that law enforcement is professional and equitable.
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