IMPROVING STUDENTS' HEALTH LAW COMPETENCIES THROUGH TRAINING ON PREPARING INFORMED CONSENT DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL RISK ANALYSIS IN HEALTH SERVICES

Writer:

Arif Budiman 

Year:

2025

Journal/Publication: 

Independent Articles

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Abstract

Health law studentAs prospective legal practitioners, it is necessary to understand the application of health law in health care practice. This community service program aims to improve students' competence in document preparation.informed consentAndlegal risk analysisin health services. The activity methods included legal counseling, case studies, document preparation workshops, and pre- and post-test evaluations. Results showed an increase in participant understanding, from an average score of 50% to 92%. Students were able to produce standard informed consent documents and simple analyses of potentialmedical disputeThis activity demonstrates the effectiveness of health law training in preparing students as future professional practitioners.

Keywords : Health Law , Informed Consent , Legal Risk , Law Students , Community Service​​​​​

INTRODUCTION

Health law plays a crucial role in protecting patient rights and providing legal certainty for healthcare professionals. Students, as prospective legal practitioners, need to understand the application of health law in real-world situations.

Main issues found:

1.  Students are not yet able to practically compile legal documents for health services.

2.  Understanding of informed consent is still at the theoretical level.

3.  There is no training that combines academic aspects and clinical implementation.

Relevant regulations:

a) Law No. 17 of 2023 concerning Health

b) Medical Practice Act

c)  Minister of Health Regulation regarding service standards & approval of medical procedures

Therefore, it is necessary to empower students so that they are ready to face the legal aspects of health services.

IMPLEMENTATION METHOD

LEVEL	ACTIVITY	OUTPUT
Coordination	Determination of participants & activity schedule	3 0 health law students
Counseling	Health law materials & medical dispute case studies	Basic knowledge increases
Workshop	Preparation of a valid informed consent document	Draft document
Simulation	Role-play consent for medical procedures	Application of the concept
Evaluation	Pre-test & post-test + portfolio of results	Competency improvement analysis

Activity duration: 2 days

Data analysis: descriptive quantitative & qualitative

DISCUSSION & RESULTS

This activity balances health law theory with practical legal skills for health care.

Specific impacts:

1.  Students understand the role of law in patient safety.

2.  The existence of a real legal product: a standard informed consent document.

3.  Legal risk analysis skills increase so that you are ready for the world of work.

Limitations: there has been no direct implementation in partner health facilities.

Future follow- up :

1.  Need partnership with clinics/health centers for field practice

2.  Addition of malpractice risk management module

3.  Health law knowledge increased by 42%

4.  95% of participants completed the informed consent document which met  the following elements:

a)  patient identity

b)  diagnosis & action plan

c)  benefits & risks

d)  alternative actions

e)  statement of consent

5.  Students can identify legal risks in 3 examples of administrative malpractice cases. 

6.  Students responded very well and wanted the program to continue.

CONCLUSION

Health law training effectively improves students' competency in drafting legal documents for healthcare services and analyzing legal risks. This activity can become a sustainable program in the professional preparation of prospective health law practitioners.

Thank-you note

Thank you to the Faculty of Law, Legal Studies Program , Bina Bangsa University for supporting this activity. 

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