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Forensic Medicine &Toxicology

(321 Form) Professor

Abdelmoty Kabbash

An introduction to Forensic MedicineAn introduction to Forensic Medicine

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.

Some Forensic Fields Forensic sciences:

1. crime scene.

2. criminal laboratory evidences .

3. Serology . Forensic odontology. Forensic toxicology

Clinical Forensic Medicine

King Saud University

1424 -1425 H

A- Forensic physician

I- Clinical Knowledge

II- Basic Life Support Training

III-Legal Knowledge in: Statements / Reports/ Courts.

A- Forensic physician continue

Diagnosis of death. Sex identification Age estimation Violent and natural death Report Victim of Assault ( traumatic – Sexual)

Drink-Driving Assessment Fitness to be interviewed

Content not curriculum

1. Identification

2. Thanatology (death and PM changes).

3. Sudden unexpected death

4. Wounds (types – instrument etc..

5. Head injuries

6. Injury due to heat, cold and electricity

Content not curriculum continue

7 - Firearm injuries (characters – weapons)8 - Asphyxia (homicide – suicide – accidental)

9- ML aspects of Pregnancy and abortion

10 - Death and injury in infancy

11 -Sexual offences

12- general toxicology

13 – drug abuse .

Exam (100 marks) 1st CAT 2nd CAT Final Examine ML report Active participation

B-Forensic Pathologist continue

The body has already been identified and

lawful consent obtained.

The pathologist first examines the outside of the body.

The pathologist always examines the neck very carefully.

Open the skull l, using a special vibrating saw.

The top of the skull is removed, and the brain is cut free of its attachments.

Inspecting the brain often reveals surprises. A good pathologist takes some time to do this.

The body is opened using a Y-shaped incision

The incisions are carried down to the neck, the thoracic cage,and the cavity of the abdomen

Examines the heart, and the first step following its removal is sectioning the coronary arteries.

The pathologist has found something important. It appears that this man had a fatty liver.