BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| MEDICINE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| MED5017 | Forensic Medicine | Fall | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. TİMUÇİN AVŞAR |
| Course Objectives: | The aims of the Forensic Medicine Clerkship are to provide information about the forensic medicine procedures, the importance of multidisciplinary approach in forensic medicine practices, death and post-mortem changes, the characteristics and types of wounds and medicolegal evaluation of wounds, medicolegal autopsies, medical malpractices, and physicians’ legal responsibilities, to prepare students for the forensic case evaluation procedure they may encounter throughout their professional life. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define the field of forensic sciences and forensic medicine, explain its scope and history. 2. Define medical malpractice and to be protected from it. 3. Describe means and types of death, early and late postmortem changes. 4. Define what does asphyxia mean, types of asphyxia. 5. Define and classify the wounds, diagnose different types of wounds. 6. Define scene investigation and death examination and their procedures . 7. Conduct visually interpreting lesions in forensic cases. 8. Distinguish and manage forensic cases. 9. Define aims of autopsy, procedure of autopsy and autopsy types. 10. Describe the types of poisoning and findings of autopsy. 11. Describe meaning of violence against women, child, elder and other vulnerable groups and their clinical findings. 12. Describe forensic psychiatric principles 13. Describe the clinical symptoms of alcohol and drug use. 14. Define approaching to a forensic case. 15. Define the consultations that should be asked in judicial cases. 16. List the tests to be demanded in judicial cases. 17. Describe procedures to be performed in cases of sexual assault. 18. Take a medical history. 19. Conduct forensic examination and reporting process. 20. Prepare medicolegal reports. 21. Maintain empathy and effective communication. 22. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and health care professionals. 23. Maintain confidentiality of case information. 24. Maintain positive attitude and good work ethic. 25. Demonstrate respect, compassion, integrity, and responsiveness to the needs of family members. |
Course Content
| Introduction to Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science in Turkey and the World Deaths: Definition, Diagnosis, Agony Deaths: Pseudo-Death, Brain Death, Transplantation, Euthanasia Deaths: Early Postmortem Changes, Livor Mortis Deaths: Rigor Mortis, Putrefaction Deaths: Putrefaction, Exceptions of Putrefaction Natural Deaths - Sudden Deaths Forensic Obstetrics Wounds: Definition and classification, Blunt Trauma Wounds: Cutting and Piercing Tool Wounds Gunshot Wounds Shotgun Wounds Explosion Injuries, Burns Explosion Injuries, Burns Electrocution, Lightning, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Simulation Injuries. Road Traffic Accident-Related Injuries Regional Injuries Identification Scene Investigation: Definition, General Procedures Scene Investigation: Procedures According to Event Types Asphyxia: Introduction, Hanging Asphyxia: Hanging, Strangulations Asphyxia: Suffocations Asphyxia: Suffocating Gases, Chemical Asphyxias Asphyxia: Chemical Asphyxias, Autoerotic and Dyadic Deaths Asphyxia: Drowning Forensic Toxicology Death Examination Setting of death certificate Medicolegal Autopsy Medicolegal Autopsy (Video) Medicolegal Autopsy (Video) Violence (Mobbing etc.) Domestic Violence, Child Abuse Domestic Violence, (elderly etc.) Forensic Psychiatry, Introduction, Criminal Liability Forensic Psychiatry, Criminal Liability, Drug Abuse, Legal Liability General Approach to Sexual Crimes and Legal Concepts Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Setting a Forensic Report in Case of Sexual Assault Legal Responsibilities of Physicians Medical Malpractice Sampling Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Practices Ethics and Human Rights-1 Ethics and Human Rights-2 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science in Turkey and the World Deaths: Definition, Diagnosis, Agony Deaths: Pseudo-Death, Brain Death, Transplantation, Euthanasia Deaths: Early Postmortem Changes, Livor Mortis Deaths: Rigor Mortis, Putrefaction Deaths: Putrefaction, Exceptions of Putrefaction Natural Deaths - Sudden Deaths Forensic Obstetrics Wounds: Definition and classification, Blunt Trauma Wounds: Cutting and Piercing Tool Wounds Gunshot Wounds Shotgun Wounds Explosion Injuries, Burns Explosion Injuries, Burns Electrocution, Lightning, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Simulation Injuries. Road Traffic Accident-Related Injurie Regional Injuries Identification Scene Investigation: Definition, General Procedures Scene Investigation: Procedures According to Event Types Asphyxia: Introduction, Hanging Asphyxia: Hanging, Strangulations Asphyxia: Suffocations Asphyxia: Suffocating Gases, Chemical Asphyxias Asphyxia: Chemical Asphyxias, Autoerotic and Dyadic Deaths Asphyxia: Drowning | |
| 2) | Forensic Toxicology Death Examination Setting of death certificate Medicolegal Autopsy Medicolegal Autopsy (Video) Medicolegal Autopsy (Video) Violence (Mobbing etc.) Domestic Violence, Child Abuse Domestic Violence, (elderly etc.) Forensic Psychiatry, Introduction, Criminal Liability Forensic Psychiatry, Criminal Liability, Drug Abuse, Legal Liability General Approach to Sexual Crimes and Legal Concepts Forensic Medical Examination of Sexual Assault Victim Setting a Forensic Report in Case of Sexual Assault Legal Responsibilities of Physicians Medical Malpractice Sampling Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Evaluation of Forensic Case and Reporting Practices Ethics and Human Rights-1 Ethics and Human Rights-2 |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Aşırdizer M, Yavuz MS, Zeyfeoğlu Y. Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Adli Tıp Stajı Ders Notları.2005. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263976585_Celal_Bayar_Universitesi_Tip_Fakultesi_Adli_Tip_Staji_Ders_Notlari_Textbook_of_Forensic_Medicine_Internship_of_Medical_Faculty_Celal_Bayar_University |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 9 | 5 | 45 |
| Application | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 84 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery. | 5 |
| 2) | In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender. | 5 |
| 3) | In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society. | 5 |
| 4) | Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health. | 5 |
| 5) | By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals. | 5 |
| 6) | Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes. | 5 |
| 7) | Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient. | 5 |
| 8) | Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety. | 5 |
| 9) | In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it. | 5 |
| 10) | Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession. | 5 |
| 11) | Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession. | 5 |
| 12) | Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient. | 5 |
| 13) | Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics. | 5 |
| 14) | Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health. | 5 |
| 15) | Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health. | 5 |
| 16) | Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services. | 3 |
| 17) | The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this | 5 |
| 18) | Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery. | 5 |
| 19) | Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of. | 5 |
| 20) | Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary. | 5 |
| 21) | Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly. | 5 |
| 22) | In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups. | 5 |
| 23) | Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations. | 5 |
| 24) | Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics. | 5 |
| 25) | In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms. | 5 |
| 26) | Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society. | 3 |
| 27) | Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession. | 5 |
| 28) | Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making. | 5 |
| 29) | Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education. | 5 |
| 30) | Effectively manages individual work processes and career development. | 5 |
| 31) | Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life. | 5 |
| 32) | Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process | 5 |