An introduction to Forensic Medicine

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An introduction to Forensic Medicine
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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.

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Some Forensic Fields

• Forensic sciences
• crime scene.
• criminal laboratory evidences .
• Serology .
• Forensic odontology.
• Forensic toxicology

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Clinical Forensic Medicine

• King Saud University
• 1424 -1425 H

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A- Forensic physician

• I- Clinical Knowledge
• II- Basic Life Support Training
• III-Legal Knowledge in
• Statements /
• Reports/
• Courts.

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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

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B-Forensic Pathologist

• Thanatology (death and PM changes).
• Sudden unexpected death
• Identification
• Wounds (types instrument etc..
• Head injuries

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B-Forensic Pathologist continue

• Regional injuries ( chest limbs abdomen)
• Firearm injuries (characters weapons)
• Asphyxia (homicide suicide accidental)
• ML aspects of Pregnancy and abortion

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B-Forensic Pathologist continue

• Death and injury in infancy
• Injury due to heat, cold and electricity
• Sexual offences

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The body has already been identified and lawful
consent obtained.
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The pathologist first examines the outside of the
body.
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The pathologist always examines the neck very
carefully.
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Open the skull l, using a special vibrating saw.
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The top of the skull is removed, and the brain is
cut free of its attachments.
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Inspecting the brain often reveals surprises. A
good pathologist takes some time to do this.
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The body is opened using a Y-shaped incision
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The incisions are carried down to the neck, the
thoracic cage,and the cavity of the abdomen
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Examines the heart, and the first step following
its removal is sectioning the coronary arteries.
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The pathologist has found something important. It
appears that this man had a fatty liver.
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