The series of cases of alleged sexual harassment involving medical personnel have resurfaced to the surface in recent times. In the near future, the public was surprised by the many cases that tarnished the image of the medical profession.
In addition to Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) Bandung, there is also a health clinic in Garut, West Java. The obstetrician with the initials MSF has harassed the patient by touching sensitive parts while examining the content at the clinic in Garut.
Now the police have also arrested MSF. MSF's motive for harassing his patient was because he felt aroused during an ultrasound examination. Until now, MSF is still undergoing intensive examination.
These cases reopen old wounds and raise fears of weak supervision of professional ethics within health workers.
Chairman of the Indonesian Health Consile (KKI), drg. Arianti Anaya, also spoke up and emphasized that the public should not be afraid to report if they become victims or know of violations, especially those related to sexual harassment.
KKI does not remain silent. In an effort to uphold discipline and maintain professional integrity, KKI has revoked the registration certificate (STR) of the doctor concerned. Revocation of this STR is a very important first step, considering that STR is an absolute requirement for a doctor to be able to carry out medical practice legally.
"We have revoked the STR from the person concerned, then we have coordinated with the Health Office in West Java in both provinces, districts/cities, to revoke all SIP from the doctor. Without STR, the SIP automatically died," explained drg. Arianti in her official statement, quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Health.
Meanwhile, the West Java Provincial Health Office also acted quickly by revoking the doctor's Practice Permit (SIP), which further prevented the perpetrator from having legality to provide health services in any area.
"We have temporarily disabled the STR, while waiting for the legal process to run. If found guilty, a permanent revocation will be carried out immediately," said drg. Arianti.
The emergence of these two sequentially sexual harassment cases is very regrettable by KKI. drg. Arianti emphasized that these kinds of incidents show the need for tighter supervision of medical personnel and health workers, not only from internal professional organizations but also from the public in general.
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"This is the process that is currently being carried out, of course we deeply regret the existence of these two cases that are close together. But the point is, we must continue to carry out surveillance. This is a consile task that cooperates with the Ministry of Health," he explained.
According to him, supervision is not only a matter of regulation, but also a matter of collective awareness that every violation must be dealt with, especially when it comes to patient rights and safety.
The KKI also continues to encourage the public to dare to report all forms of immoral acts and ethical violations committed by medical personnel. Reports from patients or patient families are an important instrument in uncovering cases like this that often escape surveillance.
"Every report that comes in will be handled seriously and followed up through an investigation by the MDP. If a criminal element is found, the report will be forwarded to law enforcement officials," he said.
Although the KKI hopes that the number of cases of sexual harassment does not increase, drg. Arianti emphasized the importance of vigilance and firm attitudes towards the perpetrators. According to him, firm action is not only a form of protection for patients, but also to maintain the dignity of the medical profession itself.
"We don't expect cases to increase, but the public is expected to be more alert to cases like this, and medical personnel and health workers who commit immoral acts must be sanctioned." he concluded.
With strict steps from the KKI and active community participation, it is hoped that the health service environment can become a safe, professional, and ethical place, so that public trust in the medical world does not fade due to the actions of a handful of individuals.
Photo: Ministry of Health
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