Review of Legal Protection Against Sexual Violence by Doctors Based on the Law on Medical Practice
Muhammad, Reza Ismail and Sri, Dewi Rahayu and Teddy, Asmara and Sanusi, Sanusi (2025) Review of Legal Protection Against Sexual Violence by Doctors Based on the Law on Medical Practice. Journal of Legal and Cultural Analystics (JLCA), 4 (2): 5. pp. 1041-1050. ISSN 2961-807X
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Sexual violence by doctors is a serious violation of human rights that can have profound psychological and social impacts on victims. Based on Law Number 29 of 2004 concerning Medical Practice, doctors shouldcarry out their profession underapplicable medical standards and codes of ethics. Article 51 regulates the obligation of doctors to provide medical services understandards, while Article 79 provides criminal sanctions for doctors who deliberately do not fulfill their administrative and professional commitments. This study uses a normative juridical approach to analyze the legal provisions that protect victims of sexual violence in medical practice, focusing on Article 51 and Article 79 of the Medical Practice Law. The primarysources of data are laws and regulations and related legal literature. The study resultsshow that the effectiveness of legal protection depends on consistent implementation and enforcement of the lawandsynergy between the law and medical professional institutions. In addition, preventive aspects such as ethical education and transparent oversight mechanisms in medical institutions are essential. Psychological and social assistance for victims is also anintegral part of the protection system. With a holistic approach involving the law, professional ethics, and victim protection, it is hoped that it can create a safe and dignified health environment. Evaluation and development of legal policies and professional ethics are needed to strengthen legal protection for victims of sexual violence in medical practice in Indonesia.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | K Law > K Law (General) |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Hukum |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with username fh |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Aug 2025 05:39 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2025 02:53 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugj.ac.id/id/eprint/1555 |
