Introduction To Forensic Medicine

Question 1

What is Forensic Medicine?

Answer 1

Application of medical knowledge to aid in administration of justice

Question 2

What is Forensic Science?

Answer 2

Application of scientific knowledge to aid in administration of justice

Question 3

What is medical jurisprudence?

Answer 3

Application of knowledge of law in practice of medicine

Question 4

Role of forensic science

Answer 4

To deal with analysis of evidence collected (physical or digital) in order to establish facts admissible in court of law

Question 5

Role of forensic medicine

Answer 5

Deals with examination of individuals who have been/suspected/injured/killed by external influence (trauma/intoxication)
Dead bodies, victims/suspect of rape, suicide attempt

Question 6

Explain Locard principle of exchange

Answer 6

“When 2 objects come in contact, there is always exchange of material” making it impossible for a criminal to escape without leaving any traces at the scene