Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Vision:

  • » To mold students with highest standards of medico legal knowledge.
  • » To create interest for research in Forensic Medicine.
  • » To create doctors who will follow medical ethics in their practice.

Mission:

  • » To produce medico legal awareness in the students.
  • » To introduce the students latest technologies in Forensic Medicine.
  • » To make them participate in Medico legal case investigation.
  • » Take the students to watch court proceedings.

Goal:

The aim of teaching the undergraduate student in Forensic Medicine is to impart such knowledge and skills that may enable him to manage common medico-legal problems in day to day practice. He/she shall acquire competence for post mortem diagnosis based on history, physical examination and relevant observations during autopsy.


Objectives:

The student must demonstrate :

  • » Understanding of medico-legal responsibilities of physicians in primary and secondary care settings.
  • » Understanding of the rational approach to the investigation of crime, based on scientific and legal principles.
  • » Ability to manage medical and legal issues in cases of poisoning / overdose..
  • » Understanding the medico-legal framework of medical practice and medical negligence
  • » Understanding of codes of conduct and medical ethics

A. An intern must perform or assist in:

  • » Identifying and documenting medico-legal problems in a hospital and general practice,
  • » Identifying the medico-legal responsibilities of a medical practitioner in various hospital situations,
  • » Diagnosing and managing with competence basic poisoning conditions in the community,
  • » Diagnosing and managing with competence and documentation in cases of Rape /Sexual assault,
  • » Preparing medico-legal reports in various medico legal situations.

B. An intern must have observed or preferably assisted at the following operations/ procedures:

  • » Various medico legal / post-mortem procedures and formalities during their performance by police

Skills:

  • » Documentation and certification of trauma (I)
  • » Diagnosis and certification of death (D)
  • » Legal documentation related to emergency cases (D)
  • » Certification of medico-legal cases e.g. Age estimation, Sexual Violence etc. (D)
  • » Establishing communication in medico-legal cases with police, public health authorities, other concerned departments, etc (D)

I- Independently performed on patients,
O- Observed in patients or on simulations,
D- Demonstration on patients or simulations and performance under supervision in patients


Ethics, Attitude & Communication:

The foundations of Bioethics

An introductory session providing overview of evolution and fundamental principles of bioethics, namely – Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice.


Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 31-7-2024

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Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology can be viewed here.