Legal Protection for HIV/AIDS Patients in Indonesian Medical Services

  • Prima Maharani Putri et al.

Abstract

The spread of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia continues to increase. On the other hand, in hospitals there are still practices of discrimination in medical services for patients with HIV/AIDS. This study was designed to find out and examine the laws and regulations in Indonesia relating to the legal protection of people with HIV/AIDS in medical services in hospitals. The study was conducted using a normative juridical research method with a statutory approach and a case approach. This study uses written data generated from a literature review. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive-analysis method by presenting data in a structured and systematic manner. The results of the study showed that the conclusion of laws and regulations in Indonesia has accommodated the values of tolerance, empathy and non-discrimination towards HIV/AIDS patients.

Published
2019-12-31
How to Cite
et al., P. M. P. (2019). Legal Protection for HIV/AIDS Patients in Indonesian Medical Services. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28(20), 534 - 539. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/2844
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