RechtIdee
Vol 21, No 1 (2026): JUNE

Implementation of Hospital Regulations to Protect Vulnerable Patients: (A Comparative Study of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia)

Muammar Fadillah (Universitas Bengkulu)
M. Yamani (Universitas Bengkulu)
Maria Eka Patri (Universitas Bengkulu)
Noor Aziah Mohd Awal (Faculty of law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Cameron Stewart (Faculty of Law, University of Sydney)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2026

Abstract

The study aims to examine the implementation of Hospital Regulations (HBL) as an internal legal instrument to protect vulnerable groups and to situate Indonesian practices within a comparative framework informed by hospital governance laws in Malaysia and Australia. The research method is normative-empirical and comparative, and is analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The novelty of this study lies in its address of the patient dimension of vulnerability. Unlike the current HBL approach, which primarily protects medical professionals, it should also protect patients from unfair litigation and institutional harm. The results show that HBL at Gading Medika Hospital has not been optimally implemented as a comprehensive protection instrument for vulnerable groups. Comparison of the Malaysian Private Health Facilities and Services Act 1998 and the Australian National Standards for Safety and Quality of Health Services. Conclusion: if expecting a strong HBL that is sensitive to vulnerable groups, it must be in line with Law No. 17/2023 and based on best practices, which is a prerequisite for ensuring non-discriminatory access, procedural fairness, and institutional accountability in hospital governance in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rechtidee

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

RechtIdee is published twice a year in June and December containing articles result of thought and researchs in law. This journal encompasses original research articles, review articles, and short communications, including: Private Law Penal Law State and Administrative Law International Law Islamic ...