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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
