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Study Course Description

Clinical Forensic Medicine III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RTM_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Forensic science
ECTS
13.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical forensic medicine, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of forensic medicine experts, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of forensic medicine expert and independent work, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.To understand any of the types of forensic medical examinations of living persons and the examination of medical documents.

Skills

1.Carry out forensic medical examination of living persons using approved methodology, instruments, remove and send objects for laboratory examination, conduct research of medical documents, compile and present research results in the form of an expert opinion.

Competences

1.Competence acquired during studies to independently perform forensic medical examinations of living persons, medical documents and physical evidence, ability to perform the actions 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, abilities to continue further education and introduce innovations at work, mastered the code of ethics of a doctor and forensic expert, the ability to communicate with patients, specialists and the public, as well as to provide emergency medical assistance.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Prepare a presentation on one of the topics of the seminar, by in-depth research of the literature and archives of clinical cases.

Examination

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Examination

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Report on the forensic medical examinations performed in each of the 3 cycles, case analysis, practical skills test with a situational task, oral test of theoretical knowledge, evaluating theoretical knowledge and practical activity in a 10-point system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Study trip

Topics

Clinical syndromes: shock, RDS, DIK, sepsis, MODS and their clinic, morphology, histological picture.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Study trip

Topics

Aviation injuries. Water transport injuries
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Study trip

Topics

Clinical forensic work analysis, casuistry
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Theoretical exam, research paper report, Forensic pathology casuistry, cycle work analysis. Theory exam
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Regulatory acts determining the activities of VTMEC.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Forensic expert as a civil servant.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
On site
Study trip

Topics

- Determining the severity of bodily injuries; -Determining the type of physical damage, the mechanism of occurrence and the time of their occurrence; -The extent of the loss of injury consequences and corresponding permanent health impairment - rating (% in tables); -Methodology of forensic medical examination of victims of violence; - State of health expertise; -Age determination expertise for living persons; - Forensic gynecological examinations; -Forensic andrological examinations;
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
On site
Study trip

Topics

-Commission and complex forensic medical examinations of living persons; - Expertises on medical documents and criminal case materials; - Taking samples of biological material from living persons and sending material evidence for laboratory research -Functions of a forensic medical expert (testimony, expertise) at a court hearing
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
13.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
10
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Vadlīnijas “Dzīvo personu un mirušo un tiesu medicīniskā ekspertīze”, VTMEC, 2021.10.07.

2.

Miesas bojājumu noteikšanas un novērtēšanas metode, Nr. 2-20/VTMEC-I/519IP, v.3, 2018.03.15.

3.

Veselības stāvokļa noteikšanas metode, 2-20/VTMEC-I/337, v.3, 18.02.2013.

4.

Vecuma noteikšanas metode, 2-20/VTMEC-I/336, v.2, 18.02.2013.

5.

Tiesu medicīnas ekspertīzes veikšanas metode gadījumos, kas saistīti ar ārstniecības personu profesionālo darbību, 2-20/VTMEC-I/612IP, v.2, 05.10.2021

6.

Likums “Par Krimināllikuma spēkā stāšanās un piemērošanas kārtību”, 3. pielikums “Kritēriji miesas bojājumu smaguma pakāpes noteikšanai” 01.01.2018.

7.

Tiesu medicīnas praktikums, Rīga, RSU, 2007.

8.

LR Kriminālprocesa likums, 2005. ar labojumiem līdz 2022.

9.

Valsts tiesu medicīnas ekspertīzes centra un tiesu medicīnas eksperta darbību noteicošie pamatdokumenti, izpētes metodes

10.

B.Knight. Forensic Pathology. Arnold, 2001, 4th ed. CRC Press London, 2015.

11.

O.Teteris. Tiesu medicīnas esence. R., Rasa ABC, 2004.

12.

A.Kavalieris, V.Volksone, O.Teteris, u.c. Tiesu ekspertīze Latvijā. Rīga, LPA, 2002.

13.

Cristoforo Pomara. Forensic and Clinical Forensic Autopsy: Atlas & Handbook 2nd ed., CRC Press, 2020.

Additional Reading

1.

Клевно В.А. Судебно-медицинская экспертиза вреда здоровью. ГЭОТАР-Медиа, 2009.

2.

R.Byard, J.Payne-James,Tracey Corey, Corol Henderson. Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Elsevier, 2010