MD FORENSIC MEDICINE

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

PO1: Identify the role of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, blood bank, psychiatry, radiology, forensic science laboratory as well as other disciplines of medical science to logically arrive at a conclusion in medico-legal autopsies and examination of medico-legal cases.

PO2: Describe the legal and medico-legal system in India and to know the relevant legal/court procedures applicable to medico-legal/medical practices with being updated with the recent amendments and acts introduced.

PO3: Describe the formalities and procedures of medico-legal autopsies in accordance with existing conventions and the law and acquire knowledge on conduct of medico-legal autopsy independently with required physical assistance and prepare report deriving inferences.

PO4: Interpret, analyze and review medico-legal reports prepared by other medical officers at the time of need

PO5: Describe the general forensic principles of Ballistics, Serology, Toxicology and Photography. 

PO6: Describe role of DNA profile and its application in medico-legal practice.

PO7: Function as a part of a team, develop an attitude of cooperation with colleagues, and interact with the clinician or other colleagues to provide the best possible opinion

PO8: Follow ethical principles in dealings with patients, police personnel, relatives and other health personnel and to respect their rights and also following medical etiquettes in dealing with each other. 

PO9: Develop communication skills to word reports and professional opinions as well as to interact with patients, relatives, peers and paramedical staff, and for effective teaching.

PO10: Examine, identify, prepare reports and initiate management on medico-legal cases and discharge all legal responsibilities in medico-legal matters.

PO11: Collect, preserve and dispatch various samples and trace evidences to the concerned authorities in appropriate manner.

PO12: Advise and assist authorities on matters related to medical ethics and medico-legal issues.

PO13: Discharge duties in respect of forensic, clinical, emergency, environmental, medico-legal and occupational aspects of toxicology.

PO14: Manage medico-legal responsibilities in mass disasters involving multiple deaths like fire, traffic accident, aircraft accident, rail accident and natural calamities.