Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is one of the important specialties in medical sciences, playing a significant role in universities and judicial systems in different countries.
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is an important medical specialty that, through clinical and paraclinical methods, provides a scientific and research-oriented environment for specialized learning in this field.
With the increasing occurrence of deaths of undetermined cause, suicides, substance abuse, poisonings, crimes, and legal issues associated with medical matters in society, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology plays a key role in addressing these issues. It contributes to the investigation of legal matters related to medicine that require examination, study and treatment, and this constitutes an important responsibility of trained forensic physicians.
Specialized Fields
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Forensic Radiology
A specialized field within forensic medical sciences.
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Forensic Psychiatry
A specialized field addressing psychiatric aspects of forensic medicine.
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Forensic Traumatology
A specialized field concerning trauma and physical injury in forensic medicine.
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Clinical Toxicology
A specialized field related to the diagnosis and management of poisoning.
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Forensic Pathology
A specialized field within forensic medical investigation.
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Forensic Genetics
A specialized field applying genetic knowledge to forensic medicine.
Scientific Development
For more than a century, departments of forensic medicine have been established at leading universities worldwide under various titles, including Clinical Forensic Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, and Clinical Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
Advances in this field have contributed to greater accuracy in the diagnosis and treatment of drug and chemical poisoning, determination of the cause of death and contributing factors, scientific identification of trauma, and assessment of physical and psychological injuries.
Establishment of the Group
The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences was established in 1387 with the efforts of Dr. Mohammad Ali Emam Hadi, Dr. Babak Mostafazadeh and Dr. Farideh Khodabandeh.
In 1390, the group admitted its first cohort of forensic medicine specialty residents.
Expected Competencies
Graduates of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology are expected to possess the following competencies:
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Providing expert opinions on forensic medical matters
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Diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with drug and chemical poisoning
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Conducting research activities in the specialized field
The expansion of knowledge in this field has also led to the development of subspecialized areas within forensic medical sciences, including forensic radiology, forensic psychiatry, forensic traumatology, clinical toxicology, forensic pathology and forensic genetics.
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