Research Direction of the Group
Research in the Forensic Medicine Group focuses on scientific and professional issues related to forensic medicine, the needs of the health system, and issues of relevance to society.
The following areas represent the main fields for the development of research projects, applied studies, and scientific activities of the group.
These areas, considering the specialized fields of forensic medicine and the educational and research capacities of the group, provide a basis for developing applied and interdisciplinary research.
Priority Research Areas
1
Forensic Medicine and Professional Liability
- Legal liability of healthcare professionals
- Medical malpractice and errors
- Informed consent and documentation
- Management and reduction of medical litigation risk
2
Child Abuse and Child Protection
- Identification and assessment of physical and psychological injuries
- Differentiation of intentional and unintentional injuries
- Medical and legal aspects of child abuse
- Professional reporting requirements
3
Identification and Unidentified Individuals
- Identification and documentation of unidentified individuals
- Modern identification methods
- Recording examination findings and identifying characteristics
- Application of dental methods in human identification
4
Forensic Medicine in Obstetrics and Neonatology
- Medical and legal issues related to pregnancy and childbirth
- Abortion and related issues
- Neonatal death
- Legal responsibilities related to the fetus and newborn
5
Forensic Pathology and Trauma
- Assessment of injuries resulting from violence
- Maxillofacial trauma
- Documentation of injuries
- Differentiation of intentional and unintentional injuries
6
Documentation and Report Writing
- Standards for recording examination findings
- Accurate description of injuries
- Improving the quality of forensic medical reports
- Reducing ambiguity in medical documentation
7
Emerging Technologies in Forensic Medicine
- Application of emerging technologies in diagnosis and documentation
- Modern identification methods
- Analysis of medical data and evidence
- Development of scientific and technological tools in forensic medicine
Research Development Approaches
Applied Research
Focus on real-world and applicable issues in forensic medicine.
Interdisciplinary Research
Connecting forensic medicine with medical, legal, and related fields.
Scientific Innovation
Using modern methods and technologies to advance forensic medicine knowledge.
Basis for Developing the Research Areas
Relevant Scientific and Educational Sources The presented areas have been developed with consideration of the research areas of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and the educational content available in the documents of the Forensic Medicine Group.