Legal Literacy - The right to health is a fundamental right protected by law in Indonesia. This article discusses the legal protection for patients in their interactions with the healthcare system.

Right to Health

The right to health is recognized as a fundamental element of human rights. This is reflected in various international legal instruments that articulate the importance of an adequate standard of living for health and well-being. Specifically, in the context of Indonesia, the national constitution and related legislation guarantee every individual's right to access healthcare services. However, the realization of this right is often faced with a number of challenges, especially related to the legal protection for patients in their interactions with the healthcare system.

A comprehensive analysis of the existing legal framework shows that although there are clear provisions regarding the right to healthcare services, practices on the ground often give rise to cases where patients feel they do not receive adequate protection. Cases of medical negligence, for example, lead us to questions about the extent to which patients' rights are protected in medical practice.

The protection of patients' rights in healthcare services is a principle that is upheld, in accordance with the mandate of Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. Nevertheless, there are…