THE ROLE OF FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION IN COVID-19-RELATED DEATH CASES
Keywords:
COVID-19, forensic medical examination, death cases, pandemic, medical examination, infection, legal analysis, pathology, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosticsAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global healthcare system, introducing new complexities related to determining causes of death. This article analyzes the role of forensic medical examination in COVID-19-related death cases, including its procedures and methodologies. Forensic medical examination is a crucial tool for accurately identifying causes of death, understanding complex situations arising during the pandemic, and making appropriate medical and legal decisions. Emphasis is placed on the accuracy of infection detection, completeness of documentation, and reliability of laboratory tests. The article also discusses differentiating deaths caused by COVID-19 from other diseases, as well as how forensic medical examination adapts to new challenges presented by the pandemic. The findings highlight the importance of aligning forensic practices with modern standards and underscore their significance in advancing healthcare systems.
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