Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Forensic Pathology II
Course Code
RTM_023
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Forensic science
ECTS
28.00
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 ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in forensic pathology, 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, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Systematize and describe forensic medical examinations and patho-anatomical autopsies.
Skills
1.Carry out forensic medical examination and patho-anatomical autopsy, take the necessary samples for laboratory examinations, interpret laboratory results and integrate them with autopsy data.
Competences
1.To carry out forensic medical examinations of corpses, to carry out 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.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prepare papers on seminar topics.
Find similar practice cases.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Reports on performed forensic expert ezaminations of corpse, case studies, practical skills test, examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the end of study course by evaluating the results in 10 grade system; Professional competence, ethics and communication skills monthly and yearly assessment.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Placement
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Location
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On site
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Study trip
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Topics
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Methodology, tactics and techniques of corpse investigation in cases of various types of violent death:
a) from damage caused by blunt objects and weapons,
b) as a result of falling from different heights,
c) in cases of transport injuries,
d) from injuries caused by sharp objects,
e) from gunshot wounds and blast injuries,
f) in cases of various types of asphyxia,
g) under the influence of high and low temperatures,
h) in cases of poisoning;
i) in expert examinations of newborn corpses;
j) rela
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Histological features of high and low temperature exposure and electrotrauma. Chemical burns
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Seminar
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Thanatology. Death-like state. Brain death, its clinical and morphological criteria.
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Seminar
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Death of the reflector.
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Seminar
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Thanatogenesis. Body resistance. injuries,
interaction of pathology and intoxication. Examples of practice.
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Seminar
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Pathogenesis and thanatogenesis of thyroid, pancreas, adrenal pathologies and trauma.
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Seminar
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Explosives, blast injuries and their expertise.
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Seminar
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Closed and open injuries of the abdominal cavity. Chest injuries. Classification of organ damage. Complications of injuries.
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Seminar
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Extremity injuries. Classification of bone fractures, luxations, mechanisms of occurrence, complications. Crash syndrome.
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Seminar
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Methanogenesis of pelvic fractures. Classification of pelvic organ damage, complications.
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Seminar
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Forensic pathology casuistry, cycle work analysis.
Examination of practical skills and knowledge of autopsy techniques.
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Seminar
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Food poisoning. Pathomorphology of particularly dangerous infections. Ebola virus infection. Pathomorphology of influenza. Bioterrorism.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
28.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
11
Length (weeks):
22
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Miruša cilvēka tiesu medicīniskā izmeklēšana / LR Tiesu ekspertu padomē apstiprināta metode, 2020.
2.
Tiesu medicīnas praktikums. Rīga, RSU, 2007.
3.
Kritēriji miesas bojājumu smaguma pakāpes noteikšanai, veicot medicīnisko ekspertīzi, LR Krimināllikums, 3.pielikums. 2002.
4.
LR Kriminālprocesa likums, 2005.
5.
Tiesu ekspertu likums/ „Latvijas Vēstnesis” 157 (3525) 03.10.2016.
Additional Reading
1.
Vadlīnijas miruša cilvēka tiesu medicīniskai ekspertīzei. vtmec, 2016
Other Information Sources
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Speciālā literatūra semināru tēmām.