Study of Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Medico-Legal Autopsies.

Autor: Patil, Devaraj, Patil, Basawaraj
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Jan-Jun2016, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p194-196, 3p
Abstrakt: A survey was conducted on 200 medical students and interns in Navodaya medical college Raichur Karnataka India to assess their attitude and knowledge regarding medico legal autopsy. The study also included the knowledge of the procedure, attitude and perception towards medico legal autopsy. In present study majority of students were aware where medico legal post mortem examination is mandatory as per the laws followed in the country. They also have awareness regarding viscera for chemical analysis and histo pathological examination for the purpose of medico legal autopsy. 60%males and 40% females were included in the study. 97% medicos believed that medico legal autopsy is mandatory. 98% thought that autopsy means viscera examination for histo pathological examination and chemical analysis. 85% students opined that the post mortem examination is done to the cause of death 50% opined that post mortem examination means causing disfigurement of the dead body. 70% denied that the post mortem examination procedure is a disrespect to the dead body. 90% opined that they were knowledgeable about the procedure of post mortem examination. 50%were comfortable and another 50%were were not comfortable on the first exposure to post mortem examination procedure. 80% opined that students should watch more autopsies. 60% opined positively for conducting post mortem examination on relatives when required. 90% students said that they don't have personal disliking for viewing autopsy and did not have unpeeled experience of them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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