Medical Practice (Praktik Kedokteran) from Law 29/2004 to Law 17/2023

Under Article 1(1) of the repealed Law Number 29 of 2004 on Medical Practice. Praktik Kedokteran was defined as the series of activities performed by physicians. Furthermore, Dentists for patients in carrying out health efforts. This includes Interviewing patients, conducting physical and mental examinations, establishing diagnoses, determining therapy, writing prescriptions, and issuing medical certificates (Article 35(1)).

How It Is Regulated Today

Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health (UU 17/2023) repealed Law 29/2004 through Article 454(c). Furthermore, Regulates the practice of Medical Personnel (Tenaga Medis. Physicians, dentists, specialists, and subspecialists under Article 198) and Health Personnel together. Practicing requires a Registration Certificate (STR) issued by the Council on behalf of the Minister (Article 260(1)–(2)) and, for designated categories. A Practice License (SIP) issued by the regency/city government valid for five years at the stated practice location (Articles 263(1)–(3), 264). Practice must follow competency-based authority (Article 285(1)) and agreement with the patient based on equality and transparency (Article 280(4)).

Why It Matters for Clinics and Hospitals

Facility leaders are prohibited from utilizing Medical Personnel without a valid SIP (Article 284). Subject to specific statutory exceptions regulated by Government Regulation (Articles 265–266). In addition, Must publicly display practitioner names, STR and SIP numbers, and schedules (Article 283(2)).

Related terms: Registration Certificate / STR (Article 1(28)) and Practice License / SIP (Article 1(29)).

Legal basis: Law Number 29 of 2004 (repealed) Articles 1(1) and 35(1). Law Number 17 of 2023 Articles 1(28)–(29), 198, 260, 263–266, 280, 283–285, and 454(c).