A branch of medicine which deals with the application of medical the Department of Legal Medicine and Ethics of the
thics of the University of the
knowledge to the purpose of law and in the administration of justice.
It is the application of basic and clinical, medical and paramedical
sciences to elucidate legal matters
application of medicine to legal cases
concerns with the application of medical science to elucidate legal
problems
It denotes knowledge of law in relation to the practice of medicine. It
concerns with the study of the rights, duties and obligations of a
medical practitioner with particular reference to those arising from the
doctor-patient relationship. CONGRATULATIONS! +2 SCORE!
It is a rule of conduct, just and obligatory laid by legitimate powers for
common observance and benefit.
It devotes anything belonging to the court of law or used in court of
legal proceedings or something fitted for legal or public
argumentation.
It is a practical science which investigates the nature, origin,
development and functions of law.
a principle that when the court has once laid down a principle of law
as applied to a certain state of facts, it will adhere to and apply to all
future cases where the facts are substantially the same.
It is the application of medical and other basic sciences in crime
detection and investigation. It includes collection, identification and
preservation of evidence. CONGRATULATIONS! +2 SCORE!
A physician who specializes or is involved primarily with medico-legal
duties is known as?
earliest recorded medico-legal expert
discussed the lethality of wounds
the “first police surgeon” or forensic pathologist
a papal physician, regarded as the “father of forensic medicine”
introduced chemical methods in toxicology. CONGRATULATIONS! +2
SCORE!
when was the first medical textbook was printed including the
pertinent instruction related to medico-legal practice and included in
pre-curriculum of College of Medicine in University of Santo Tomas.
When was medico-legal laboratory was established in the city of
Manila.
When was legal medicine was thought in all medical schools in the
Philippines? CONGRATULATIONS! +1 SCORE!
Philippines was created under _____________________ as the
Chief.
After the liberation of Manila, ___________________________ was
created with Dr. Mariano Lara as Chief Medico – Legal Officer.
Who are the persons authorized to perform autopsies?
CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
When autopsies shall be performed? CONGRATULATIONS! +1
RATING!
Define evidence.
It is the means, sanctioned by the Rules of Court, of ascertaining in a
judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.
It is the species of proof, or probative matter, legally presented at the
trial of an issue by the act of the parties and through the medium of
witnesses, records, documents, concrete objects, etc, for the purpose
of inducing belief in the minds of the court as to their contention.
CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
Enumerate the Types of Medical Evidence
It is an evidence that made known or addressed to the senses of the
court. The probative value of real evidence is the best and highest
form of proof.
Form of evidence that is taken orally or in writing the answers to
questions profounded by the counsel and presiding officer of the
court. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 SCORE!
This is when a medical witness may be permitted to conduct an
experiment on laboratory animals to prove his allegations on a certain
position he had previously stated in full view of the court.
A written evidence presented to the court by the expert witness about
the subject matter in dispute.
Medical Documentary Evidence may be in the form of?
These are articles and materials which are necessary in crime
investigation and detection, this will aid in establishing the identities of
the criminal and the circumstances surrounding the commission of the
crime.
Give at least 5 Evidence Necessary for Conviction
an evidence which proves the fact in dispute without the aid of any
inference or presumption.
It is a proof of fact or facts from which, taken singly or collectively
maybe informed as necessary of probable consequence.
it is that evidence which suffixes for the proof of a particular fact until
contradicted by other evidences.
it is an additional evidence of a different kind and character, tending to
prove the same point. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 SCORE! characteristics manner of walking

a swaying or staggering manner of walking like that of a drunker

it is the testimony of an expert in regards to a particular subject not
usually acquired by other persons.
it is and evidence having any value reason as tending to prove any
matter probable in action. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
an evidence which refers to the direction to prove a fact in issue as
determine by the rules of substantive law.
person. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
a manner of walking due to knock knee like that of a cow.
a gait in which the foot is raised high and forward drop down
suddenly.
feet and legs are held wide apart, steps are short, feet are dragged.

it is an evidence which is not included by law in a particular case.
it means the body of the crime or actual commission of the crime
charged.
What are the Methods of Preserving Evidences
It is considered to be the most practical, useful and reliable means of
preservation.
a person walks like a robot, the legs are held together and move
forward with a short steps and toes are dragged.
CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
hopping gait like that of a frog.
swaying movements of the buttocks like that of a duck.
CONGRATULATIONS! +5 RATING!

In a criminal case, the defendant is entitled to an acquittal unless this

is shown beyond reasonable doubt. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 CONGRATULATIONS! +4 RATING!
RATING!

It is the recognition of an individual as determine by characteristics CONGRATULATIONS! +3 RATING!

which distinguishes that individual from all others.

Enumerate the Importance of Identification of Person CONGRATULATIONS! +2 RATING!

States that the greater the number of points of similarities and

dissimilarities of two persons compared, the greater is the probability CONGRATULATIONS! +1 RATING!
for the conclusion to be correct.

Enumerate the points to be considered in identifying a person. CONGRATULATIONS! +5 SCORE!

CONGRATULATIONS! +5 SCORE!

it is a very important means of identifying a person. It may be oval, CONGRATULATIONS! +4 SCORE!

elongated or triangular.

prominent sharp nose CONGRATULATIONS! +3 SCORE!

almond eyes and prominent cheek bone

CONGRATULATIONS! +2 SCORE!
thick lips, prominent eyes, black face

it is a facial expression of a person approaching death. CONGRATULATIONS! +1 SCORE!

the face of a person is pole, swollen cheeks which do not pit on

pressure associated with slow speech and muscles weakness.

dull-look appearance of a person characterized by almond shape

eyes, pale complexion and prominence of cheek bones.
CONGRATULATIONS! +1 SCORE!

lion face of a person suffering from leprosy with a pinched nose,

enlarged ears, prominence of orbital bones, thick lops and glistening
oily face.