The rights of a patient<\/p>\n
Referring to the letter Offended doctor cancels operation
\npublished in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 10, 2000, I would like to
\nmake several comments.<\/p>\n
In her letter Ms. Wulandari lamented that Dr. P violated his
\ncode of conduct by canceling her mother's operation and demanding
\nher mother be taken home for unclear reasons.<\/p>\n
Actually Ms. Wulandari could file a complaint with the
\nIndonesian Medical Association (IDI) or the Medical Ethics Code
\nCouncil. The irresponsible doctor could be accused of violating
\ncertain articles of the Health Law, Civil Code or even Criminal
\nLaw.<\/p>\n
With regard to the status file (medical record) of her mother,
\nshe has the right to possess such a record to be used as a
\nreference when seeking a second opinion. The Dr. P's hospital
\nshould provide her with the medical record.<\/p>\n
In fact, a patient has three principle rights: The right to
\nreceive health care, the right to information and the right to
\nself-determination.<\/p>\n
H.M. HADI S.<\/p>\n
Cimahi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-rights-of-a-patient-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }