PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI PASIEN ATAS TINDAKAN MEDIS YANG DILAKUKAN OLEH TENAGA KEPERAWATAN DILUAR KEWENANGANNYA (STUDI KASUS RUMAH SAKIT JIWA PROF DR HB SAANIN).

Abstract

Nurses must adhere to the code of ethics and SOP that have existed from the Hospital. This is to avoid the presence of aggrieved parties. Problem Formulation: 1) How is the legal protection of patients for medical actions carried out by nursing personnel beyond their authority? 2) What is the accountability of Prof. Hb. Saanin Padang Mental Hospital to nursing personnel for medical actions beyond his authority? This type of research is sociological juridical, a data source of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are obtained through interviews and document studies. The data is analyzed qualitatively. Conclusion of the results of the study: 1) Before any further action the patient has first made an agreement with the Hospital.2) The Hospital's responsibility to the patient is to provide compensation in the form of more treatment to the patient if there is an action outside the authority carried out by the nurse and the hospital is ready to be sanctioned in accordance with the applicable legislation.