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Forensic Medicine Introduction

Forensic Medicine Introduction. Dr. Raid Jastania. Forensic Medicine. Definition: Branch of “Medical” practice concerns with Legal issues In Life and Death Usually performed by Pathologists. Forensic Medicine. Who performs what: It depends on the legal system of the country Terms:

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Forensic Medicine Introduction

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  1. Forensic MedicineIntroduction Dr. Raid Jastania

  2. Forensic Medicine • Definition: • Branch of “Medical” practice concerns with • Legal issues • In Life and Death • Usually performed by Pathologists

  3. Forensic Medicine • Who performs what: • It depends on the legal system of the country • Terms: • Coroner • Medical Examiner • Court • Death certification • Police

  4. Aspects of Forensic Medicine • Life and Death • Medical Malpractice • Abuse • Ethics in medical practice • Legal issues

  5. Autopsy • Definition: • Post mortem examination of body • External • Internal organ • Types: • Clinical “Hospital” Autopsy • Forensic Autopsy • Description of Autopsy Suite

  6. Medical Reporting

  7. Medical Reporting • Who is requesting the Report • Police, judge, lawyer, government department • Am I entitled to write such a report? • Confidentiality • Lack of knowledge • Consent of living patient • “assumed” consent • Criminal cases

  8. Exercise:What do we need to write in Autopsy report?Make a List!

  9. Structure of a Report • Patient data • Doctor Data • Time, date, place • People attending autopsy • Consent of autopsy • Next of ken • Extent of autopsy • Special requests

  10. Structure of a Report • Physical Examination • Treatment given • X-rays • Blood tests, toxicology • Openion

  11. Tips for Reporting • Make it Simple • Relevant information • ?Abbreviations • Background of death • Scene visit of death • Confidential • No change or delete

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