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Introduction to Forensic Medicine
Forensic Medicine
Forensis?
Latin word for Law or of Court.
Medical Jurisprudence
Juris ?
Law Prudentia ? Knowledge
In different Countries, the other names
1-Legal Medicine
2-State Medicine
3-Forensic Medicine
It deals with medical Aspects of Law. DNA synthesis made Revolution in Forensic Science and Crime Detection.
Definition
1- Branch of Medicine which deals with the application of Medical knowledge to the administration of Law and furthering of
Justice. It also includes Medical Ethics and legal relation of Medical-man.
2-It is the Science used in Law Courts to help in the administration of Justice. Thus any Medical Fact belonging to any
Specialty of Medicine when used for the purpose of Justice in Law Court, becomes the Part of Forensic Medicine.
The basic rights of a doctor and rights of patient is a Pure legal concept taught nowhere but Forensic Medicine. It renders
1-Public Services.
2-Services to Colleagues.
3-Services to State.
Objectives of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
One should know about
1-Basic relevant legal framework.
2-Medical knowledge Peculiar to Forensic Med.
3-Court Procedures.
The very vague Philosophy that it deals with death & changes after death is not correct. It is taught under various
Philosophies
1-Death and changes after death.
2-Medical Certification.
3-Response of Human body to various Physio-Chemical forces.
4-How to handle specimen of legal nature including analytical procedures and results.
Tips For The Achievement of Objectives
1-Regularity.
2-Discipline.
3-Trust and Faith.
4-Informal contacts on points of difficulty.
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Thanks to,
Mariam Farooq & Nazia Ijaz
Member e-team 3rd year,
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