Role of forensic pathologists in mass disasters.
Forensic Sci Med Pathol
; 8(2): 164-73, 2012 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22160735
The forensic pathologist has always had a central role in the identification of the dead in every day practice, in accidents, and in disasters involving hundreds or thousands of victims. This role has changed in recent years, as advances in forensic odontology, genetics and anthropology have improved the chances of identifying victims beyond recognition. According to the Interpol DVI Guide, fingerprints, dental examination and DNA are the primary identifiers, and this has given new emphasis to the role of the forensic pathologist as the leader of a multidisciplinary team of experts in a disaster situation, based on his or her qualifications and the experience gained from doing the same work in the everyday situation of an institute of forensic medicine.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Rol Profesional
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Patologia Forense
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Desastres
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Forensic Sci Med Pathol
Asunto de la revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
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MEDICINA
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PATOLOGIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos