The Urgency of Traditional Medicine Regulation in Modern Medical Services in Hospitals Roro Jenny
a) Doctor of Law, Bandung Islamic University, Bandung
Jalan Tamansari N0. 20, Bandung 40116, Indonesia
*jenny.satyo111[at]gmail.com
b) Faculty of Law
Abstract
Traditional medicine is part of a long-established medical system within Indonesian society and is recognized by the state through various regulations. However, its use in modern medical services in hospitals remains limited due to the lack of clear and synchronous technical regulations. This study aims to analyze the urgency of establishing comprehensive traditional medicine regulations to support the integration of traditional therapies into hospital service systems. Using a juridical-normative approach, this study maps existing legal instruments, such as Law No. 17 of 2023 concerning Health, Government Regulation No. 103 of 2014, and Minister of Health Regulation No. 15 of 2018, and identifies practical implementation barriers. The results indicate that hospitals lack a sufficient legal and medical framework to provide traditional medicine-based services safely, scientifically, and accountably. Barriers include regulatory disharmony, the lack of a national formulary for traditional medicines, resistance from the medical profession, and the lack of an adequate oversight system. Therefore, a legal strategy is needed through the creation of new, integrative and applicable regulations, training for healthcare personnel, a side effect reporting system, and accommodation within the National Health Insurance (JKN) system. The legal and professional integration of traditional medicine in hospitals will provide a broader range of therapeutic alternatives for patients and encourage a more inclusive healthcare system based on local wisdom.
Keywords: Traditional Medicine, Hospitals, Health Regulations
