Vision:

• » To mold students with highest standards of medico legal knowledge.
• » To create interest for research in Forensic Medicine.
• » To create doctors who will follow medical ethics in their practice.

Mission:

• » To produce medico legal awareness in the students.
• » To introduce the students latest technologies in Forensic Medicine.
• » To make them participate in Medico legal case investigation.
• » Take the students to watch court proceedings.

Goal:

The aim of teaching the undergraduate student in Forensic Medicine is to impart such knowledge and skills that may enable him to manage common medico-legal problems in day to day practice. He/she shall acquire competence for post mortem diagnosis based on history, physical examination and relevant observations during autopsy.

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Objectives:

The student must demonstrate :

• » Understanding of medico-legal responsibilities of physicians in primary and secondary care settings.
• » Understanding of the rational approach to the investigation of crime, based on scientific and legal principles.
• » Ability to manage medical and legal issues in cases of poisoning / overdose..
• » Understanding the medico-legal framework of medical practice and medical negligence
• » Understanding of codes of conduct and medical ethics

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A. An intern must perform or assist in:

• » Identifying and documenting medico-legal problems in a hospital and general practice,
• » Identifying the medico-legal responsibilities of a medical practitioner in various hospital situations,
• » Diagnosing and managing with competence basic poisoning conditions in the community,
• » Diagnosing and managing with competence and documentation in cases of Rape /Sexual assault,
• » Preparing medico-legal reports in various medico legal situations.

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B. An intern must have observed or preferably assisted at the following operations/ procedures:

• » Various medico legal / post-mortem procedures and formalities during their performance by police

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Skills:

• » Documentation and certification of trauma (I)
• » Diagnosis and certification of death (D)
• » Legal documentation related to emergency cases (D)
• » Certification of medico-legal cases e.g. Age estimation, Sexual Violence etc. (D)
• » Establishing communication in medico-legal cases with police, public health authorities, other concerned departments, etc (D)

I- Independently performed on patients,
O- Observed in patients or on simulations,
D- Demonstration on patients or simulations and performance under supervision in patients

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Ethics, Attitude & Communication:

The foundations of Bioethics

An introductory session providing overview of evolution and fundamental principles of bioethics, namely – Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice.

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Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 01-11-2025

Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology can be viewed here.