Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Forensic Pathology III
Course Code
RTM_024
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
20.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ojārs Teteris
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Forensic medicine expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ojārs Teteris
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the forensic pathology according to the requirements of Speciality of Forensic Medicine Experts to prepare the doctor for certification in the speciality of a forensic expert, according to the laws and regulations of Latvian Republic.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Systematize and describe forensic medical examinations and patho-anatomical autopsies.
Skills
1.To carry out the forensic medical examination and patho-anatomical autopsy of the corpse, to formulate an expert's opinion, to carry out an examination of the corpse at the scene of the incident, to draw up the documents of the expert's opinion in accordance with the criminal process and quality standards.
Competences
1.Competence acquired during studies to independently perform forensic medical examinations of corpses, ability to perform the activities intended for a forensic medical expert in criminal proceedings, civil proceedings or administrative proceedings, acquired prior knowledge and skills for performing scientific-research and pedagogical work, ability to continue further education and introduce innovations in one's work, learned medical and judicial an expert's code of ethics, the ability to communicate with specialists and the public, as well as to provide emergency medical assistance.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independently perform a description of the deceased's expert report;
Prepare a report on the topics of the seminars;
To learn foreign literature;
Expand knowledge of the English language, special forensic medicine terms;
Fill in the medical history autopsy year;
Prepare and analyze expert opinions with the curator;
Summarizing course time practice cases and carusistics.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Report on the 3rd course performed forensic expert examinations of corpse, case studies, practical skills test, examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills by evaluating the results in 10 grade system; 3rd year theoretical knowledge testing with a multiple-choice testing, practical skills and manipulation examination with the control autopsy in the presence of the expert commission. Professional competence, ethics and communication skills monthly and yearly assessment.
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Reports on the cadaver forensic medical examinations performed in the course, case analysis, practical skills test, theoretical knowledge test, evaluating theoretical knowledge and practical activity in a 10-point system. In the 3rd year, testing of theoretical knowledge with the help of a multiple-choice test, testing of practical skills and performing manipulations in a control autopsy in the presence of a commission of experts. Monthly and annual assessment of professional competence, ethical compliance and mutual communication skills.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Neonatal death in forensic autopsies, a case analysis. Infanticide.
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Complex auto-technical, etc. complex expertise
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Poisoning with metals, corrosive substances, technical fluids.
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Modifications of cadaver examination methods (rotations, evisceration methods, organ examination methods, pneumothorax, air embolism, lung swimming tests, local examinations (pelvis, neck organs, vertebral column, blood vessels).
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Analysis of the corpse inspection protocols from the scene. Assessment of cadaver features and time of death. Assessment of the impact of external conditions.
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Local (direct) and remote (indirect) damage, mechanisms of their occurrence. Remote (indirect) damage from falls and transport injuries.
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Biochemical examinations and laboratory constants in the assessment of heart, liver, kidney failure,
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Pathology of resuscitation.
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Analysis of homicide autopsies. Presentation of the expertise carried out with photo materials, schemes. Expert defense in court. Court speech.
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Sports injuries. Doping, its types and effects on health.
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Industrial injuries (case studies). Occupational diseases.
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Re-examinations in forensic pathology, medical cases, case analysis
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Poisoning with corrosive substances, technical liquids (methyl alcohol, ethylene glycol, gasoline, acetone, etc.), alcohol substitutes. Interpretation of death from poisoning.
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Participation of the forensic expert in the investigative experiment and the examination of testimony
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
20.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
14
Length (weeks):
16
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vadlīnijas: "Dzīvo personu un mirušo tiesu medicīniskās izmeklēšana" , VTMEC, 2021
2.
Miruša cilvēka tiesu medicīniskā izmeklēšana / LR Tiesu ekspertu padomē apstiprināta metode, 2013
3.
Tiesu medicīnas praktikums. Rīga, RSU, 2007
4.
Kritēriji miesas bojājumu smaguma pakāpes noteikšanai, veicot medicīnisko ekspertīzi, LR Krimināllikums, 3.pielikums, v.3, 2018.03.15
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Tiesu ekspertu likums, 2016.
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LR Kriminālprocesa likums, 2005
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A.Kavalieris, V.Volksone, O.Teteris, u.c. Tiesu ekspertīze Latvijā. Rīga, LPA, 2002
8.
O.Teteris. Tiesu medicīnas esence. R., Rasa ABC, 2004, 591 lpp
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Vielas kā noziedzīgu nodarījumu pēdas. Rīga, LPA, 2007
10.
Dolinak D., Matshes E., Lew E. Forensic Pathology. Elsevier Acad. Press, 2005
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An Atlas of Forensic Medicine. Acad.Press, 2002
12.
Rubin’s Pathology. 4th ed., Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2005
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Itabashi H.H., Andrews J.M.,Tomiyasu U., Erlich S.S. Forensic Neuropathology. Elsvier Acad.Press, 2007
14.
Lee H.C., Palmbach T.,Miller M.T. Henry Lee’s Crime Scene Handbook, Acad. Press, 2003
15.
C.Henssge, B.Knight, T.Krompecher, etc. The estimation of the time scince death in the early postmortem period. London, 1995, 262 p. (2nd ed. 2002)
16.
P. Saukko, B. Knight, B. Knight’s Forensic Pathology, 2015
17.
Eriksons S.A. Identifikācijas pamati. Rīga, LPA, 2000, 151 lpp
18.
Valsts tiesu medicīnas ekspertīzes centra un tiesu medicīnas eksperta darbību noteicošie pamatdokumenti, VTMEC datu bāze
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Vincent J.H. Di Maio, D.Kimberly Molina, Di Maio’s Forensic Pathology. 2021, 3rd ed.
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J.P.Wyatt, T.Squires, G. Norfolk, J. Payne-James. Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine. Oxford Medical Handbooks, 2011
Additional Reading
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R.Byard, J.Payne-James,Tracey Corey, Corol Henderson. Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Elsevier, 2010
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Bernard Knight. Simpson’s forensic medicine. London, 1990, 10th ed., 324 p.
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Alan A. Watson, David J.Gee. Lecture notes on forensic medicine. Gower, 1989, 229 p.
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B.Knight. Forensic Pathology. Arnold, 2001, London.
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Robinson E.M. Crime Scene Photography. Academic Press, Elsevier, 2007
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Žurnāli: “Medicina Legalis Baltica” V. 1-14; “Судебно-медицинская экспертиза”, Inernational J. of Legal Medicine V 1-126; Rechtsmedizin u.c.
Other Information Sources
1.
Paškova V.I., Tomiļin V.V. Laboratoriskās un speciālās izmeklēšanas metodes tiesu medicīnā. Maskava, Medicina, 1975, 455 lpp (kr.val.)
2.
Popovs V. Tiesu ballistika. Sankt-Peterburga, 2002 (krievu val.)
3.
Latvijas Krimināllikums. “Latvijas vēstnesis”, 1998, Nr 199/200
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Gromovs A.P., Kapustins A.V. Līķa tiesu medicīniskā ekspertīze. Maskava, Medicina, 1990, 317 lpp (kr.val.)
5.
Kriminālistikas un operatīvās darbības latviešu, angļu, vācu un krievu terminoloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca, LPA, Rīga, 2007.
6.
Kavalieris u.c. Kriminālistika I,II,III daļa. SIA P&Co, Rīga, LPA 1999-2005