NTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC MEDICINE Shen yiwen M.D. ph. D Detp. Forensic Medicine School Basic medical sciences Fudan University shenyiwen@fudan.edu.cn
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC MEDICINE Shen Yiwen M.D., Ph.D Detp. Forensic Medicine School Basic Medical Sciences Fudan University shenyiwen@fudan.edu.cn
Who am i? And you? 2016/3/1
Who am I? 2016/3/1 And you?
CONCEPT OF FM A science that deals with the interaction of medical sciences with the law also called legal medicine Branch of medicine, applies the principles and information of medical sciences to legal problems within the field of law
CONCEPT OF FM • A science that deals with the interaction of medical sciences with the law, also called legal medicine • Branch of medicine, applies the principles and information of medical sciences to legal problems within the field of law
Major Tasks of FM To provide scientific and physical evidence in civil and criminal cases To produce information useful in the administration of public health and public safety To advance medicine by using medical principles derived from the study of disease and injury on the human body
Major Tasks of FM • To provide scientific and physical evidence in civil and criminal cases • To produce information useful in the administration of public health and public safety • To advance medicine by using medical principles derived from the study of disease and injury on the human body
Branches of em Forensic Pathology Clinical Forensic Medicine Forensic Toxicology Forensic Biology Forensic Psychiat Forensic Anthropology
Branches of FM • Forensic Pathology • Clinical Forensic Medicine • Forensic Toxicology • Forensic Biology • Forensic Psychiatry • Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Pathology To determine the cause of death(coD) To determine the manner of death ( Mod) To estimate the time of death and injury To interpret how the injury occurred and the nature of weapon used (if any
Forensic Pathology • To determine the cause of death(COD) • To determine the manner of death(MOD) • To estimate the time of death and injury • To interpret how the injury occurred and the nature of weapon used (if any)
Forensic Pathology To identify the deceased if unknown To collect evidence from the bodies that can be used in criminal law cases To provide expert testimony forensic pathologists in criminal and civil cases if the case goes to trial
Forensic Pathology • To identify the deceased if unknown • To collect evidence from the bodies that can be used in criminal law cases • To provide expert testimony(forensic pathologists) in criminal and civil cases if the case goes to trial
Forensic clinical medicine To conduct medical examination and assessments of victims and assailants of violence physical abuse, and sexual assau It To provide expert opinion as to the degree of injuries and illness resulted from trauma for possible liability in criminal proceedings and civil compensation To perform medical examinations and assessments of motorists who may have been driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs
Forensic Clinical Medicine • To conduct medical examination and assessments of victims and assailants of violence, physical abuse, and sexual assault • To provide expert opinion as to the degree of injuries and illness resulted from trauma for possible liability in criminal proceedings and civil compensation • To perform medical examinations and assessments of motorists who may have been driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
Forensic clinical medicine To conduct assessments of work ability for compensation To assess the mental health of victims and assailants for legal and court purposes To evaluate the adequacy of care and service of detained persons
Forensic Clinical Medicine • To conduct assessments of work ability for compensation • To assess the mental health of victims and assailants for legal and court purposes • To evaluate the adequacy of care and service of detained persons
Forensic Toxicology analysis To analysis and interpretation of drugs and chemicals in biological samples for legal purposes To determine which toxic substances the concentrations, and the probable effect of the chemicals on the person
Forensic Toxicology analysis • To analysis and interpretation of drugs and chemicals in biological samples for legal purposes • To determine which toxic substances, the concentrations, and the probable effect of the chemicals on the person