Practice of Forensic Medicine and Pathology in Sri Lanka

Balachandra, A. Thambirajah; Vadysinghe, Amal Nishantha; William, Anita L.

doi:10.5858/2008-0397-ccr.1

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“…Forensic pathology is a subspecialty of forensic medicine and medico-legal practice that deals mainly with the dead (Balachandra et al 2011). Forensic toxicology is the science which applies the principles of analytical chemistry and clinical toxicology for medicolegal purpose where results are probably used in court (Wyman, 2012).…”

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Post-Mortem analyses of Oryctolagus cuniculus acutely poisoned with potassium cyanide and dichlorvos (sniper)ER®)

Iroanya

Egwuatu²,

Ekwedike³

2022

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Acute poisoning with toxic substances such as Dichlorvos (Sniper®) and Potassium Cyanide (KCN) has become a threat to human life especially in Nigeria where there have been increased cases of suicidal poisoning in recent times. This study aimed to ascertain the Post-mortem analyses of Oryctolagus cuniculus acutely poisoned with potassium cyanide and dichlorvos (Sniper®). Eighteen rabbits were used for histopathologic, haematologic, biochemical and molecular changes induced by acute oral KCN and Sniper® poisoning for a period of 21 days. The decomposition process was monitored and muscle tissue were sampled for DNA integrity and microbial assays.

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Post-Mortem analyses of Oryctolagus cuniculus acutely poisoned with potassium cyanide and dichlorvos (sniper)ER®)

Iroanya

Egwuatu²,

Ekwedike³

2022

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“…By 1935, the first qualified Sri Lankan medicolegal expert started rendering specialist forensic medicine services in Colombo. 15,16 The earliest written law for Nepal was enacted in 1854. It was based on Britain and continental Europe's legal system.…”

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“…The Coroner's system in Sri Lanka, which is still practiced is said to be the remnants of the British medicolegal system. 16 Like in Bhutan, autopsies are not performed as a routine practice in Afghanistan. In principle, three types of legal authorities can order an autopsy: Police, Prosecutor, and the family of the deceased.…”

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Forensic Medicine in South Asia: Comparison to the Developed Countries

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This study attempted to discuss the historical context and current practice of forensic medicine in South Asia. Comparisons within and between countries in South Asia, and between South Asia and the developed countries (represented by Japan and the USA) have been made to provide an insight into their distinct practice of forensic medicine. Though the formal establishment of forensic medicine in South Asia commenced at a comparable period to the developed countries, their pace of development has been considerably slow. Moreover, their ways of practice as well have evolved differently. In effect, South Asian countries follow an 'integrated service' system, whilst Japan and the USA practice 'divided service' systems to provide forensic medical services. Similarly, regarding the death investigations, most South Asian countries follow a Police-led death investigation system, whereas Japan and the USA follow a hybrid model and the Medical examiner's system of death investigation, respectively. Indeed, forensic medicine in South Asia is undeniably underdeveloped. In this paper, by highlighting the issues and challenges confronted in South Asia, key actions for prompt redressal are discussed to improve the standard of forensic medical services in South Asia.

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“…Additionally, MLDI systems lacking a sufficient number of physicians trained in forensic medicine rely on general practitioners who are not trained to conduct the necessary investigations to identify cause and manner of death (17,18,22,23,33,34). Given the need for good quality cause of death statistics, efforts should be made to meet the human resource demands by improving forensic medicine training and making it more accessible for those interested in the specialty training (16,22,23,34).…”

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“…The development of UNSD Guidelines was subsequently followed by the development of the MLDI chapter of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator Legal and Regulatory Review Toolkit for Civil Registration, Vital Statistics and Identity Management (GHAI Toolkit), which guides country stakeholders in the review of their MLDI legal framework and presents good practices for consideration and deliberation in system revision efforts (21). Jointly, these resources fill a gap in MLDI system improvement recommendations for many countries, particularly those that maintain MLDI systems underpinned by legal codes from postcolonial independence or even from the late 19th century (22)(23)(24)(25). This review presents four considerations for strengthening MLDI legal frameworks, which were drawn from the UNSD Guidelines and the GHAI Toolkit.…”

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Legal Frameworks: A Starting Point for Strengthening Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems and Improving Cause and Manner of Death Statistics in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems

Joos¹,

Mrkic²,

Sferrazza³

2021

Academic Forensic Pathology

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Medicolegal death investigation systems, which generally fall within one of three types—medical examiner, coroner, or law-enforcement-led systems—investigate deaths that are unnatural or suspicious. The current quality of cause of death statistics on deaths investigated within medicolegal death investigation systems globally limits effective public health response. A starting point to strengthening global medicolegal death investigation systems and improving the quality of cause and manner of death reported to civil registration systems is through a strong legal framework. Two resources, the United Nations Statistics Division Guidelines on the Legislative Framework for Civil Registration, Vital Statistics and Identity Management and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator Legal and Regulatory Toolkit for Civil Registration, Vital Statistics and Identity Management, present recommendations and provide guidance to country stakeholders in reviewing and revising their medicolegal death investigation legal frameworks. Physician determination of cause and manner of death, defined criteria for case referral to the medicolegal death investigation system, an amendment process, and investigation collaboration are four core considerations for medicolegal death investigation system legal frameworks. A strong medicolegal death investigation legal framework is a necessary starting point, but it is not sufficient for ensuring the timely, accurate, and complete reporting of cause and manner of death in national vital statistics.

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Practice of Forensic Medicine and Pathology in Sri Lanka

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Post-Mortem analyses of Oryctolagus cuniculus acutely poisoned with potassium cyanide and dichlorvos (sniper)ER®)

Post-Mortem analyses of Oryctolagus cuniculus acutely poisoned with potassium cyanide and dichlorvos (sniper)ER®)

Forensic Medicine in South Asia: Comparison to the Developed Countries

Legal Frameworks: A Starting Point for Strengthening Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems and Improving Cause and Manner of Death Statistics in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems

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