LEGAL PROTECTION OF OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGISTS (OBGYN) USING THE HYPNOBIRTHING METHOD

Abstract

The absence of rules that mention hypnobirthing as a method of treatment performed by ob-gyn doctors causes legal uncertainty which has implications for ob-gyn doctors' legal protection. It is necessary to add a new norm in the Medical Practice Act regarding the obligation to practice medicine with the consent of medical action, including consent to do hypnobirthing. Guidance and supervision is also needed for licensing hypnobirthing practices and certification of the competence of Obgyn doctors who carry out hypnobirthing. This aims to provide legal protection not only for obgyn doctors but also for patients.

Keywords

• legal protection
• hypnobirthing method
• medical service
• hypnosis