Forensic medicine

Course Overview:
The Forensic Medicine and Toxicology course explores the intersection of medicine and law. It focuses on the application of medical knowledge to legal investigations, including the study of injuries, causes of death, toxic substances, and medico-legal responsibilities of healthcare professionals.

This course helps learners understand how medical expertise contributes to criminal justice, civil law, and public safety. With case-based learning, medico-legal documentation, and toxicology discussions, it builds essential knowledge and analytical skills required for real-world forensic practice.

Key Topics Covered:

Forensic Medicine:

• Introduction to Forensic Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence

• Legal Procedures and Duties of a Medical Practitioner

• Identification of Individuals and Postmortem Changes

• Death and Its Medico-Legal Aspects

• Mechanical Injuries and Interpretation of Wounds

• Sexual Offences and Examination Procedures

• Infanticide, Drowning, and Burns

• Medical Negligence and Consent

• Forensic Psychiatry and Mental Health Laws

Toxicology:

• General Principles of Toxicology

• Classification of Poisons and Routes of Exposure

• Clinical Features and Management of Common Poisons

• Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Chemical Intoxication

• Heavy Metals and Household Poisons

• Food Poisoning and Environmental Toxins

• Medico-Legal Aspects of Poisoning

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain medico-legal responsibilities and ethical obligations in clinical practice.

• Identify and interpret various types of injuries and causes of death.

• Conduct medico-legal examinations and document findings appropriately.

• Understand the principles of toxicology and management of poisoning.

• Correlate forensic findings with investigative and legal processes.

Who Should Enroll:

• MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Paramedical Students

• TNPSC Medical, NEET PG, and INICET Aspirants

• Law Enforcement and Forensic Science Students

• Healthcare Professionals interested in medico-legal practice

Course Features:

• Case-based Video Lectures and Demonstrations

• Detailed Notes on Medico-Legal Procedures

• Toxicology Charts and Classification Tables

• MCQs, Image-based Questions, and Case Scenarios

• Certificate of Completion