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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF COMPARISON OF SPECTRUM OF MEDICO-LEGAL CASES AND OUTCOMES IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL


    Dr. Ravikumara R
    JCDR. 2023: 536-540

    Abstract

    A medico-legal case is defined as a case of injury or ailment where after medical examination of the patient, treating doctor thinks that some investigations by law enforcing agencies are essential. This is the responsibility of a registered medical practitioner to inform the police in doubtful cases. Casualty department deals with the various types of medico-legal cases such as road traffic accident, burn cases, poisoning, and sudden deaths.

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    Volume 14 Issue 6

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