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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم. An introduction to Forensic Medicine. A science that deals with the interaction of medical sciences with the law. the branch of medicine that applies the principles and information of medical sciences to legal problems within the field of law. Some Forensic Fields.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

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  1. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

  2. An introduction to Forensic Medicine

  3. A science that deals with the interaction of medical sciences with the law. • the branch of medicine that applies the principles and information of medical sciences to legal problems within the field of law.

  4. Some Forensic Fields • Forensic sciences: • crime scene. • criminal laboratory evidences . • Serology . • Forensic odontology. • Forensic toxicology

  5. King Saud University 1424 -1425 H Clinical Forensic Medicine

  6. A- Forensic physician I- Clinical Knowledge II- Basic Life Support Training III-IV-Legal Knowledge in: • Statements / • Reports/ • Courts.

  7. A- Forensic physician continue • Fitness to be detained • Fitness to be interviewed • Mental Health Assessment • Complaint alleged assault by Police • Victim of Assault • Drink-Driving Assessment • Sexual assault victim

  8. B-Forensic Pathologist • Thanatology (death and PM changes). • Sudden unexpected death • Identification • Wounds (types – instrument etc.. • Head injuries

  9. B-Forensic Pathologist continue • Regional injuries ( chest – limbs – abdomen) • Firearm injuries (characters – weapons) • Asphyxia (homicide – suicide – accidental) • ML aspects of Pregnancy and abortion

  10. B-Forensic Pathologist continue • Death and injury in infancy • Injury due to heat, cold and electricity • Sexual offences

  11. The body has already been identified and lawful consent obtained.

  12. The pathologist first examines the outside of the body.

  13. The pathologist always examines the neck very carefully.

  14. Open the skull l, using a special vibrating saw.

  15. The top of the skull is removed, and the brain is cut free of its attachments.

  16. Inspecting the brain often reveals surprises. A good pathologist takes some time to do this.

  17. The body is opened using a Y-shaped incision

  18. The incisions are carried down to the neck, the thoracic cage,and the cavity of the abdomen

  19. Examines the heart, and the first step following its removal is sectioning the coronary arteries.

  20. The pathologist has found something important. It appears that this man had a fatty liver.

  21. The ethics of medical practice • Duties of physician in general. • Duties of physician to the sick. • Duties of physician to each other. • Medical ethics in practice. • Consent to medical treatment. • Medical confidentiality.

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