The Dynamics of Indonesia's Telemedicine Regulatory Transition
Harmonization, Data Protection, and Legal
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https://doi.org/10.19184/ejlh.v13i1.53725Abstract
The study aims to analyze the dynamics of Indonesian telemedicine regulations and examine the consistency of telemedicine norms to realize harmonization of telemedicine regulations. The rapid development of telemedicine in Indonesia has driven the need for adaptive and consistent regulations to manage remote healthcare services. Although there are already regulations to manage telemedicine, consistency of norms within these regulations remains a challenge. The results show that telemedicine regulations in Indonesia have gradually developed from 2014 to the present, but inconsistencies between legal instruments have the potential to create legal uncertainty for service providers and patients. The implementation of telemedicine requires consistent norms within a comprehensive regulatory framework as a form of harmonization in ensuring service quality, data protection, and patient privacy, as well as the responsibilities of the parties, which can be adopted from developed countries such as the United States and Singapore. In conclusion, Indonesian telemedicine regulations require harmonization of norms and strengthening of legal protection to effectively address technological dynamics and societal needs. Synchronizing professional standards, data protection, and legal accountability within comprehensive regulations is key to ensuring the sustainability of safe, reliable, and equitable telemedicine services
Keywords:
Data protection, Health law, Indonesia’s telemedicine, Legal responsibility, Regulatory transition.
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