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Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Volume  3, Issue 2, Jul-Dec 2017, Pages 107-113
 

Review Article

Medico-Legal Duties of Doctor in Poisoning Cases

T. Millo*, A.K. Jaiswal**, D.N. Bharadwaj*

*Professor **Chemist, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jfct.2454.9363.3217.6

Abstract

The doctors are required to treat and manage the poisoning cases coming in the emergency. It forms a significant part of the emergency cases [1]. The doctors may perform the medical part of the management but neglect the legal duties due to ignorance or lake of time in emergency. In this article we have tried to put forward the medical as well as legal aspect of management in poisoning case which will help the doctor to do justice to the medicolegal management of poisoning case.

 


Keywords : Medico-Legal; Poisoning; Toxicology; Documentation; Gastric Lavage etc.
Corresponding Author : Millo Tabin, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India.