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What is the primary focus of forensic pathology?
What is the primary focus of forensic pathology?
What is the term for the post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause and manner of death?
What is the term for the post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause and manner of death?
What is the main goal of forensic psychiatry?
What is the main goal of forensic psychiatry?
What is the role of clinical forensic medicine in police work?
What is the role of clinical forensic medicine in police work?
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What is the importance of confidentiality in legal medicine?
What is the importance of confidentiality in legal medicine?
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What is the application of DNA analysis in legal medicine?
What is the application of DNA analysis in legal medicine?
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When was the Department of Legal Medicine and Ethics of the University of the Philippines abolished?
When was the Department of Legal Medicine and Ethics of the University of the Philippines abolished?
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Who was the head of the medico-legal section under the Division of Investigation in 1937?
Who was the head of the medico-legal section under the Division of Investigation in 1937?
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When was the medico-legal section of the Manila Police Department created?
When was the medico-legal section of the Manila Police Department created?
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When was the Bureau of Investigation created?
When was the Bureau of Investigation created?
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Who was the head of the medico-legal section under the National Bureau of Investigation?
Who was the head of the medico-legal section under the National Bureau of Investigation?
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What type of force is responsible for a sharp-edge and pointed wound?
What type of force is responsible for a sharp-edge and pointed wound?
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When was the Department of Legal Medicine and Ethics of the University of the Philippines incorporated in the administrative code as Section 2465?
When was the Department of Legal Medicine and Ethics of the University of the Philippines incorporated in the administrative code as Section 2465?
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What term is used to describe an injury found at the site of the application of force?
What term is used to describe an injury found at the site of the application of force?
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What is the classification of an injury that will incapacitate the subject for more than 90 days?
What is the classification of an injury that will incapacitate the subject for more than 90 days?
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What type of wound is caused by a gunpowder explosion?
What type of wound is caused by a gunpowder explosion?
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What term is used to describe an injury that involves a greater area beyond the site of the application of force?
What term is used to describe an injury that involves a greater area beyond the site of the application of force?
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What is the classification of an injury that will require medical attendance for 10 days or more but not more than 30 days?
What is the classification of an injury that will require medical attendance for 10 days or more but not more than 30 days?
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What can be determined by examining the wounds individually?
What can be determined by examining the wounds individually?
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What can indicate the direction of the wound in the body of the victim?
What can indicate the direction of the wound in the body of the victim?
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What is a characteristic of an entrance gunshot wound?
What is a characteristic of an entrance gunshot wound?
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What is another term for a gunshot wound?
What is another term for a gunshot wound?
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What is a product of combustion that can be present in a gunshot wound?
What is a product of combustion that can be present in a gunshot wound?
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What can indicate the sequence of injuries in a victim?
What can indicate the sequence of injuries in a victim?
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What is the term for children born to parents who are legally incapable of contracting a valid marriage due to their blood relations?
What is the term for children born to parents who are legally incapable of contracting a valid marriage due to their blood relations?
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What is the status of a child born by artificial insemination if the donor is the husband?
What is the status of a child born by artificial insemination if the donor is the husband?
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What type of children are conceived in an act of adultery or concubinage?
What type of children are conceived in an act of adultery or concubinage?
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What is the term for children born to a prostitute, making it difficult to determine the father?
What is the term for children born to a prostitute, making it difficult to determine the father?
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What is the status of a child born by artificial insemination if the semen came from a donor other than the husband, with the consent of the husband?
What is the status of a child born by artificial insemination if the semen came from a donor other than the husband, with the consent of the husband?
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What is the term for children born to parents who have been ordained in sacris?
What is the term for children born to parents who have been ordained in sacris?
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What is the time frame within which a child's birth can be presumed to be legitimate?
What is the time frame within which a child's birth can be presumed to be legitimate?
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Who among the following can be legitimated?
Who among the following can be legitimated?
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What is the definition of adoption?
What is the definition of adoption?
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Who among the following can be adopted?
Who among the following can be adopted?
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What is the term for natural children who are legitimated through legal fiction?
What is the term for natural children who are legitimated through legal fiction?
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What is the condition for a child to be considered legitimate?
What is the condition for a child to be considered legitimate?
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Study Notes
Definition and Scope
- Legal medicine, also known as forensic medicine, is the application of medical knowledge to aid in the administration of justice.
- It involves the study of the intersection of law and medicine, focusing on the application of medical principles to legal issues.
Subspecialties
- Forensic pathology: deals with the investigation of sudden, unexpected, or unexplained deaths.
- Clinical forensic medicine: focuses on the medical aspects of police work, including the examination of suspects, victims, and prisoners.
- Forensic psychiatry: applies psychiatric principles to legal issues, such as assessing an individual's mental competence.
Key Concepts
- Autopsy: a post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause and manner of death.
- Toxicology: the study of the effects of poisons and other toxic substances on the body.
- DNA profiling: the use of DNA analysis to identify individuals or determine biological relationships.
Applications
- Death investigation: determining the cause and manner of death in cases of sudden or unexpected death.
- Injury assessment: evaluating the severity of injuries and determining their potential causes.
- Criminal investigations: providing medical expertise to aid in criminal investigations, such as analyzing evidence and reconstructing crimes.
Ethics and Professionalism
- Confidentiality: maintaining the privacy of patients and protecting sensitive information.
- Objectivity: remaining impartial and unbiased in professional opinions and testimony.
- Expert testimony: providing clear, concise, and accurate testimony in legal proceedings.
Definition and Scope
- Legal medicine, also known as forensic medicine, applies medical knowledge to aid in the administration of justice.
- It involves the intersection of law and medicine, focusing on the application of medical principles to legal issues.
Subspecialties
- Forensic pathology investigates sudden, unexpected, or unexplained deaths.
- Clinical forensic medicine focuses on the medical aspects of police work, including examining suspects, victims, and prisoners.
- Forensic psychiatry applies psychiatric principles to legal issues, such as assessing an individual's mental competence.
Key Concepts
- An autopsy is a post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause and manner of death.
- Toxicology studies the effects of poisons and other toxic substances on the body.
- DNA profiling uses DNA analysis to identify individuals or determine biological relationships.
Applications
- Death investigation determines the cause and manner of death in sudden or unexpected death cases.
- Injury assessment evaluates the severity of injuries and determines their potential causes.
- Criminal investigations provide medical expertise to aid in criminal investigations, such as analyzing evidence and reconstructing crimes.
Ethics and Professionalism
- Confidentiality maintains the privacy of patients and protects sensitive information.
- Objectivity requires remaining impartial and unbiased in professional opinions and testimony.
- Expert testimony provides clear, concise, and accurate testimony in legal proceedings.
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Explore the intersection of law and medicine, and discover how medical principles are applied to legal issues. Learn about forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, and more.
