Introduction Toxicology is defined as a branch of medical science, which deals with poison in relation to their sources, properties, action, the symptoms which they produce, fatal dose, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment and autopsy features. Classification: Toxicology is divided into four main categories: Forensic toxicology Clinical toxicology Industrial toxicology Environmental toxicology Poison Any substance if, taken …
Massage is a profession and a skill which deals with the client’s health and this is achieved by dealing with their bodies. Whenever human body and their health is involved, the skill requires code of professional ethics. These ethics forms the basis of Manipulative therapies. The key rules and regulations which are to be followed …
Introduction Manipulative techniques are scientific passive movements of various types done via hands, feet or other parts of the body of the therapist on the Client or patient to obtain a specific effect (therapeutic) are called Manipulative therapies. They are: 1.Massage Therapy 2.Manual medicine like Osteopathy, Chiropractic 3.Aromatherapy Massage therapy Scientific manipulation of the body …
Introduction Juris=Law Prudential=knowledge “Deals with legal aspects of medical practice” Examples: Disposal of medical wastes, Ethical practice, practising registration, Medical negligence Consent Professional misconduct etc. Need for Medical Jurisprudence The medical students or professional should be aware of responsibilities and liabilities of their medical practice Medical practice is governed by medical ethics and laws To …
Introduction The application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. Definition: The application of medical knowledge (all branches of medicine including laboratory examination) for the administration of law and justice, is called as FORENSIC MEDICINE. Forensic comes from latin word FORENSIS which means …
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Evidences are: “All statements which the court permits or required to be made before it by a witness in relation to matters of fact under inquiry and documents produced for the inspection of the court” Types Documentary Evidence Oral evidence Documentary Evidence Documents produced before a court as evidence It includes: Medical certificate Medico-legal …
Migraine is a disorder which is characterized by headache typically on one side and associated with other bodily symptoms like nausea, vomiting, photophobia i.e. irritation from lights, irritation from sounds and in some cases symptoms related to the digestive tract like bloating, flatulence etc. The headache is usually throbbing in nature and sometimes makes the …
Doctors are an integral part of the country. They have role in dispensing justice by the court of law while dealing with civil or criminal matter affecting life and social cause Medical men or doctors have to appear in the court of law to give evidence in matters related to medico-legal cases Thus, its important …
Introduction Death is inevitable. Death is mourned upon since ages and have gathered attention of many philosophers, saints and scholars. Various definition of death were given by multiple experts and with evolution the definition has also evolved over time. It came from a Greek word, ‘Thanatos’=death, and ‘logus’=science. Thanatology=branch of medical science that deals with …
Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials known as essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which aimed at improving an individual’s health or mental status and enhances mood. Many people might find this unscientific as there is a need of extensive work in this field. However, the history of …
