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What is the time frame for reporting cases of child abuse by medical personnel?
What is the time frame for reporting cases of child abuse by medical personnel?
Which entity is required to report cases of child abuse observed during medical examination?
Which entity is required to report cases of child abuse observed during medical examination?
What is the consequence for administrators failing to report suspected child abuse?
What is the consequence for administrators failing to report suspected child abuse?
Which branch of medicine is specifically involved in elucidating legal matters according to the provided content?
Which branch of medicine is specifically involved in elucidating legal matters according to the provided content?
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What role do attending physicians and nurses have regarding suspected child abuse cases?
What role do attending physicians and nurses have regarding suspected child abuse cases?
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What kind of institutions are mentioned as having a duty to report cases of child abuse?
What kind of institutions are mentioned as having a duty to report cases of child abuse?
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What is the primary role of judicial authorities in relation to medico-legal matters?
What is the primary role of judicial authorities in relation to medico-legal matters?
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What does the term 'Medical Jurisprudence' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Medical Jurisprudence' primarily refer to?
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Which body is responsible for amending or repealing laws in the Philippines?
Which body is responsible for amending or repealing laws in the Philippines?
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What happens to bills passed by Congress if they are not signed by the President?
What happens to bills passed by Congress if they are not signed by the President?
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What does 'Lex Scripta' refer to in the context of law?
What does 'Lex Scripta' refer to in the context of law?
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What is the significance of Article III, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution in the context of medical law?
What is the significance of Article III, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution in the context of medical law?
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What year was the Philippine Medical Act first passed?
What year was the Philippine Medical Act first passed?
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Which of the following is a common task performed by Congress concerning medical laws?
Which of the following is a common task performed by Congress concerning medical laws?
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What type of fingerprint impression is created by intentional actions such as pressing or rolling the fingers?
What type of fingerprint impression is created by intentional actions such as pressing or rolling the fingers?
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Which type of impression is categorized as being unobservable without additional processing?
Which type of impression is categorized as being unobservable without additional processing?
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What kind of identification could NOT be used as a form of vouched identification?
What kind of identification could NOT be used as a form of vouched identification?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of chance impression?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chance impression?
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Which category of foreign bodies could provide identification information?
Which category of foreign bodies could provide identification information?
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What is the primary method used for scientific human body identification?
What is the primary method used for scientific human body identification?
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Which of the following describes plastic impressions?
Which of the following describes plastic impressions?
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What is NOT a typical source of identification records?
What is NOT a typical source of identification records?
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What is a primary mechanism of action for the drug discussed?
What is a primary mechanism of action for the drug discussed?
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Which adverse effect is least likely associated with this drug?
Which adverse effect is least likely associated with this drug?
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What initial reaction does the drug cause before CNS depression?
What initial reaction does the drug cause before CNS depression?
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Which statement is NOT a behavioral observation associated with the drug's effects?
Which statement is NOT a behavioral observation associated with the drug's effects?
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What subjective sign could indicate potential deception during interrogation?
What subjective sign could indicate potential deception during interrogation?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the rights that must be communicated to a person before interrogation?
Which of the following is NOT part of the rights that must be communicated to a person before interrogation?
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What type of cognitive impairment is commonly reported as a side effect of the drug?
What type of cognitive impairment is commonly reported as a side effect of the drug?
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What physiological effect is associated with the drug leading to respiratory issues?
What physiological effect is associated with the drug leading to respiratory issues?
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What is NOT a responsibility of a medical jurist regarding victim examination?
What is NOT a responsibility of a medical jurist regarding victim examination?
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Which document outlines the framework of government policies related to civil rights in the Philippines?
Which document outlines the framework of government policies related to civil rights in the Philippines?
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Under which act are immediate and adequate notices of rights provided to victims?
Under which act are immediate and adequate notices of rights provided to victims?
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What is the role of a Board-licensed physician in the context of medical jurisprudence?
What is the role of a Board-licensed physician in the context of medical jurisprudence?
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What term is used when amendments to the constitution are proposed through a public initiative?
What term is used when amendments to the constitution are proposed through a public initiative?
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What is a significant characteristic of a medical jurisdiction in practice?
What is a significant characteristic of a medical jurisdiction in practice?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the definitions of a medical jurist's duties?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definitions of a medical jurist's duties?
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Which act was established in 1992 for the protection of children against abuse and exploitation?
Which act was established in 1992 for the protection of children against abuse and exploitation?
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What is a minor role offered to medical professionals under medical jurisprudence?
What is a minor role offered to medical professionals under medical jurisprudence?
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What term describes the changes proposed to the constitution through assemblies or conventions?
What term describes the changes proposed to the constitution through assemblies or conventions?
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Which factor is primarily used to determine the age of ossification centers in relation to legal age assessment?
Which factor is primarily used to determine the age of ossification centers in relation to legal age assessment?
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What characteristic of blood droplets provides insight into the height from which they fell?
What characteristic of blood droplets provides insight into the height from which they fell?
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What is the significance of blood solubility tests in forensic examinations?
What is the significance of blood solubility tests in forensic examinations?
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Which factor contributes to the appearance of Tardieu spots in a post-mortem examination?
Which factor contributes to the appearance of Tardieu spots in a post-mortem examination?
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What does the angle of blood splatter indicate in a forensic analysis?
What does the angle of blood splatter indicate in a forensic analysis?
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Which method is used to assess the impact strength of blood droplets on various surfaces?
Which method is used to assess the impact strength of blood droplets on various surfaces?
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What does a blood droplet falling at a 90-degree angle typically indicate?
What does a blood droplet falling at a 90-degree angle typically indicate?
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What is the key characteristic of a recent blood droplet concerning its behavior in saline?
What is the key characteristic of a recent blood droplet concerning its behavior in saline?
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What is the primary purpose of determining the duration from death to interment?
What is the primary purpose of determining the duration from death to interment?
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Which factor does NOT influence the determination of duration from death to interment?
Which factor does NOT influence the determination of duration from death to interment?
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Which bone is NOT commonly used to estimate the height of an individual during forensic analysis?
Which bone is NOT commonly used to estimate the height of an individual during forensic analysis?
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What characteristic of soft tissues would be crucial for determining the time since death?
What characteristic of soft tissues would be crucial for determining the time since death?
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Which of the following bones is prominently used to determine the sex of skeletal remains?
Which of the following bones is prominently used to determine the sex of skeletal remains?
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Which method is effective in analyzing the degree of erosion in bones to estimate the time elapsed since death?
Which method is effective in analyzing the degree of erosion in bones to estimate the time elapsed since death?
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What factor impacts the determination of the duration from death to interment significantly?
What factor impacts the determination of the duration from death to interment significantly?
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Which of the following is NOT a relevant factor assessed during the examination of skeletal remains?
Which of the following is NOT a relevant factor assessed during the examination of skeletal remains?
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What is the expected duration of rigor mortis in a deceased body?
What is the expected duration of rigor mortis in a deceased body?
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What does the presence of maggots in a body indicate regarding the time of death?
What does the presence of maggots in a body indicate regarding the time of death?
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When does livor mortis typically start after death?
When does livor mortis typically start after death?
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When does post-mortem clotting typically occur?
When does post-mortem clotting typically occur?
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What is the typical time required for a meal to be digested into feces post-mortem?
What is the typical time required for a meal to be digested into feces post-mortem?
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At what stage does decomposition typically begin post-mortem?
At what stage does decomposition typically begin post-mortem?
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Study Notes
Legal Medicine and Child Protection
- Application of clinical and paramedical sciences to address legal matters.
- Medical professionals must report child examinations or treatments for abuse to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) within 48 hours.
- Failure to report suspected child abuse may incur a fine of up to ₱2,000.
Responsibilities of Medical Professionals
- Health workers must document any signs of physical, emotional, or psychological injuries.
- Medical professionals are required to provide free medical certificates for victims.
- Records of examinations must be safeguarded, and victims can access them at reasonable cost.
- Victims should be informed of their rights and remedies under relevant laws, such as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262).
Legal Framework and Medical Jurisprudence
- Specialized knowledge that blends legal principles with medical practice is essential for medical jurists.
- Medical ethics, bioethics, and legal medicine intersect with statutes like the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610).
- Medical jurisprudence governs the rights, duties, and obligations of medical practitioners.
Sources of Laws in the Philippines
- Sources include Constitutional Law, which establishes civil rights and responsibilities, including provisions for possible amendments (referred to as Charter Change).
- Laws can originate from the Bicameral Congress and must be signed by the President; they can also be vetoed.
Medical Ethics
- The Code of Medical Ethics outlines the standards for medical practice in the Philippines.
- Medical practitioners must navigate the balance between legal obligations and patient care.
Psychological Indicators of Potential Deception
- Subjective signs may include sweating, color changes, and dryness of mouth.
- Other observed behaviors could involve fidgeting and nervousness, reflecting the subject's psychological state during a testimonial situation.
Fingerprinting as Identification
- Fingerprinting is a key scientific method for identifying individuals.
- Types of fingerprint impressions include:
- Real impressions: Produced purposefully through rolling or pressing.
- Chance impressions: Occur incidentally without intent, classified as visible, plastic, or latent based on their observability.
- Importance of forensic identification methods in legal medicine and criminal investigations.
Handwriting Analysis
- Bibliotics: The scientific study of handwriting analysis, helping to verify authenticity and authorship.
- Graphology: Analysis of handwriting for psychological insights and personality traits.
Determining Time of Death
- Duration from Death to Interment: Determined by examining soft tissues and bone erosion.
- Soft Tissue Disappearance: Typically, all soft tissues in a grave decompose within one year.
Skeletal Remains Analysis
- Bones for Height Measurement: Femur, humerus, tibia, and radius are used for estimating height.
- Bones for Sex Determination: Key bones include pelvis, skull, sternum.
Post-Mortem Changes
- Rigor Mortis: Begins 2-3 hours after death, peaks at 12 hours, resolves in 24-48 hours.
- Livor Mortis: Appears 3-6 hours post-mortem.
- Decomposition Timeline: Begins 24-48 hours after death.
Evidence of Time of Death
- Entomology: Presence of maggots indicates over 24 hours post-mortem.
- Digestion Analysis: Last meal digestion typically converts to feces in 3-4 hours.
- Post-Mortem Clotting: Occurs 6-8 hours post-mortem; blood coagulates initially, then decoagulates.
Bloodstain Analysis
- Direction of Bloodstains: Tail of a blood stain points opposite to the source based on splatter angle and velocity.
- Vertical Drop Impact: Blood falling at a 90-degree angle causes a distinct splash pattern.
Legal Determination of Age
- Ossification Centers: Age can be assessed by the appearance of ossification centers.
- Bone Union: Observing the union of bones and the closure of epiphyses aids in age estimation.
- Cranial Sutures: Obliteration of cranial sutures is a further method of determining age based on development.
Blood Examination
- Solubility Test: Recent blood droplets dissolve in saline, turning bright red upon heating to 75 degrees Celsius.
- Tardieu Spots: Pinpoint spots signifying ruptured capillaries due to increased pressure.
Summary of Time-Based Post-Mortem Hallmarks
- Recognizes physiological changes that denote elapsed time since death, essential in forensic investigations.
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Explore the 169 series of 1973, which focuses on the intersection of medicine and legal matters. This quiz delves into the application of clinical and paramedical sciences in legal contexts and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Test your knowledge on this specific branch of medicine.
