INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS (INJOSER)
Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): JUNE

THE ROLE OF FACILITATORS IN RESTORATIVE HEALTH DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES

Gunawan Widjaja (Senior Lecturer Faculty of Law Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2025

Abstract

The resolution of health disputes in Indonesia is increasingly oriented towards restorative justice mechanisms that emphasise the restoration of relationships between patients and health workers, rather than simply imposing sanctions or penalties. In this context, facilitators or mediators play a central role as neutral parties who help the parties find fair, effective, and efficient solutions through dialogue and negotiation. This study aims to examine the role of facilitators in restorative health dispute resolution based on a literature review. The results of the analysis indicate that facilitators not only function as connectors but also as information providers, educators, and mediators who maintain constructive communication and help the parties identify problems and develop alternative solutions. The existing legal framework, such as Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health, provides legitimacy and legal certainty for the role of facilitators in the mediation process. However, challenges such as differences in medical knowledge, limitations of competent facilitators, and a litigious culture still need to be addressed to achieve optimal restorative justice. With enhanced facilitator capacity and clear regulatory support, mediation is expected to become the primary solution for resolving health disputes in Indonesia.

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INJOSER

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Religion Humanities Social Sciences

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS (INJOSER) is a scientific journal that publishes articles in the fields of humanity, social science. Humanities include: Language and Linguistics, History, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion, Fine Arts. Social Science fields of Science include: ...