The Urgency of Establishing a Health Mediation Institution in Resolving Medical Disputesi Indonesia

Abstract

The increasing number of medical disputes in Indonesia creates an urgent need for a resolution mechanism that is swift, fair, and efficient. Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health mandates that medical disputes must first be resolved through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. However, the implementation of mediation still faces several obstacles, including the lack of implementing regulations, limited public awareness, and insufficiently professional mediators. This article analyzes the urgency of establishing a dedicated health mediation institution as an independent and trusted solution for resolving medical disputes. A legal analysis method is used to evaluate the latest legislative provisions and current mediation practices. The findings indicate that strengthening the health mediation institution through clear regulations, capacity building for mediators, and public education is essential for mediation to function optimally. Therefore, the effective establishment of a health mediation institution is key to achieving just dispute resolution and maintaining harmonious relationships between healthcare providers and patients.