Forensic medicine is a specialty that sits at the intersection of medicine and law, shedding medical light on forensic cases. It supports the justice system by using scientific medical methods to clarify deaths, injuries, sexual crimes, and various other forensic cases.
The Department of Forensic Medicine at our hospital provides expert witness services regarding forensic cases and provides training on ethics and judicial responsibility for medical students and healthcare professionals.
Forensic examination and reporting (injuries caused by assault, sexual assault, abuse, etc.)
Investigation of the cause of death and autopsy evaluations
Medical document reviews and expert witness services for forensic files
Multidisciplinary evaluation in sexual abuse and neglect
Expert opinion reports to be submitted to the court regarding judicial files
Evaluations regarding medical malpractice
Age determination, criminal capacity and civil capacity assessments
Medical examination of psychological status after traumatic events
All procedures are carried out within the framework of patient confidentiality and ethical principles.
The Department of Forensic Medicine, especially for medical school students:
Medical examination and reporting techniques in forensic cases
Autopsy practice and examination of death cases
Medical ethics, patient rights and physician responsibility training
Case-based training with real file reviews
Scientific research and ethical publication preparation
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Particular emphasis is placed on the correct and ethical use of the medical profession in judicial processes.
As the Department of Forensic Medicine:
Providing scientific, impartial and rapid solutions to judicial cases,
Educating health professionals who are sensitive to ethical and legal responsibilities,
Strengthening medical-legal cooperation,
Working with a high scientific and academic productivity approach
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Our aim is to contribute to the realization of justice, raise public awareness and prepare healthcare professionals for judicial processes.
