COURSE OUTLINE

Course No : CRIMTIC 6

Course Title : LEGAL MEDICINE

Credit Unit : 3 Units

Scope and Objectives:

The study of medical science in the investigation of crimes with emphasis on human
anatomy and physiology, the medico-legal aspects of identification, physical injuries, sex
crimes, abortion, infanticide, paternity, impotency, sterility and poisoning.

Recommended Textbooks/ References:

1. Lagonera, Manuel G. (2010) Legal Medicine. Quezon City. Wisemans Books

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2. Solis, Pedro P. (1987) Legal Medicine. Quezon City. R.P. Garcia Publishing Co.

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

Contents No. of Hours

I. Overview of Legal Medicine

1. Concept, scope and nature of legal medicine 4.5
2. Medico legal aspects of identification 4.5
3. Medico-legal aspects of death 4.5

II. Methods & procedures of a medico-legal investigation and causes of death

1. Medico legal investigation following death 4.5
2. Causes of Death 4.5
3. Special deaths

III. Methods & procedures in the disposal of dead bodies, wound & injuries
and injuries that causes death
1. Disposal of dead bodies 2
2. Medico legal aspects of physical injuries 2
3. Medico legal investigation of wounds 2
4. Physical injuries in different parts of the body 1.5
5. Death or physical injuries caused by explosion 1.5
6. Gun shot and shrapnels 1.5
7. Thermal injuries of death 1
8. Physical injuries or death by lightning and electricity. 1
9. Death of physical injuries due to automotive crash and accident 1

IV. Medico legal investigations

1. Child abuse or neglected child 2.5
2. Medico-legal aspects of sex crimes 3.5
3. Medico-legal aspect of disturbance of mentality 2.5
4. Alcoholism 2.5
5. Medico-legal aspect of poisoning _2.5_
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