Analysis of Mental Health Patient in Providing Medical Approval Análisis del Paciente de Salud Mental Para Proporcionar Aprobación Médica
Abstract
D Setyowati, T Sutarno
Mental health problem in Indonesia is currently one of the trending topics associated with forced-treatment of patients due to doctor’s inability to obtain their valid consent. The appearance of Law Number 18 Year 2014 is a new legal solution to mental health services in Indonesia. Therefore, this research focuses on the law and principle of doctor-patient mental health-related with obligation and responsibility. It analyzes discussions on forced treatment related to human and patient otonomy rights in accordance with doctor's paternalism on the legal protection of both subjects.