Legal comparison of the use of telemedicine between Indonesia and the United States

IF 1.2 Q4 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare Pub Date : 2022-10-25 DOI:10.1108/ijhrh-04-2022-0032

Pujiyono Suwadi, Priscilla Wresty Ayuningtyas, Shintya Yulfa Septiningrum, Reda Manthovani

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Abstract

Purpose This study aims to analyze the way Indonesian and the US laws regulate the reality and implications of legal issues regarding telemedicine, including the protection of citizens in using telemedicine. Design/methodology/approach This normative legal study used secondary data comprising primary and secondary legal materials based on the law as a norm. The normative legal method was used because the data were based on laws and regulations, reports, journals and research governing telemedicine in Indonesia and the USA. Findings The results showed similarities between Indonesia and the USA regarding health services as part of protecting human rights. The differences in implementing telemedicine are from a legal aspect. The legal comparison of telemedicine implementation between the two countries resulted in differences in regulation, informed consent, medical records, practice licenses and medical prescriptions. Research limitations/implications This study discussed telemedicine’s legal aspects in Indonesia and the USA. Practical implications This study aimed to determine the implementation and guidelines used by the USA to be considered for adoption by Indonesia for legal certainty. Social implications The results showed that legal threats could be a weakness of law in Indonesia. Therefore, the government should develop guidelines about telemedicine to accommodate citizens’ legal protection and certainty. Originality/value This study is original and could be used as a reference for policymakers in Indonesia and the USA in protecting citizens using telemedicine services. The findings provide a perspective based on Health Law in Indonesia.

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印度尼西亚和美国远程医疗使用的法律比较

目的本研究旨在分析印尼和美国法律对远程医疗法律问题的现实和影响的监管方式，包括对公民使用远程医疗的保护。设计/方法/方法这项规范性法律研究使用了二级数据，包括以法律为规范的一级和二级法律材料。之所以使用规范的法律方法，是因为这些数据是基于印度尼西亚和美国管理远程医疗的法律法规、报告、期刊和研究。结果表明，印度尼西亚和美国在医疗服务作为保护人权的一部分方面有相似之处。实施远程医疗的差异来自法律方面。两国远程医疗实施的法律比较导致了监管、知情同意、医疗记录、执业许可证和医疗处方方面的差异。研究局限性/含义本研究讨论了远程医疗在印度尼西亚和美国的法律方面。实际含义本研究旨在确定美国使用的实施和指南，以供印度尼西亚考虑采用，以获得法律确定性。社会影响研究结果表明，法律威胁可能是印度尼西亚法律的一个弱点。因此，政府应该制定有关远程医疗的指导方针，以适应公民的法律保护和确定性。独创性/价值本研究具有独创性，可作为印度尼西亚和美国政策制定者保护使用远程医疗服务的公民的参考。研究结果提供了一个基于印度尼西亚卫生法的视角。

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International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES-

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2.90

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期刊介绍： nternational Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (IJHRH) is an international, peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care. The journal publishes scholarly and double blind peer-reviewed papers of the highest standard, including case studies and book reviews. IJHRH aims include: -To explore what is currently known about discrimination and disadvantage with a particular focus on health and social care -Push the barriers of the human rights discourse by identifying new avenues for healthcare practice and policy internationally -Create bridges between policymakers, practitioners and researchers -Identify and understand the social determinants of health equity and practical interventions to overcome barriers at national and international levels. The journal welcomes papers which use varied approaches, including discussion of theory, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, analysis of qualitative data and study of health and social care institutions and the political process. Papers published in IJHRH: -Clearly demonstrate the implications of the research -Provide evidence-rich information -Provoke reflection and support critical analysis of both challenges and strengths -Share examples of best practice and ‘what works’, including user perspectives IJHRH is a hugely valuable source of information for researchers, academics, students, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, commissioning bodies, social workers, psychologists, nurses, voluntary sector workers, service users and carers internationally.