FORENSIC ASPECTS IN THE WORK OF A PATHOLOGIST

Abstract

Aim. To study the structure of defects in pathological examinations that affect the completeness and reliability of forensic medical examinations in cases of bringing medical workers to justice.

Material and methods. 150 forensic medical examinations were conducted on the socalled “medical cases” with a detailed study of the protocols for the pathological examination of corpses with a repeated study of histological preparations. The main shortcomings in the course of pathological studies are systematized, to which pathologists should pay attention.

Results. The expert analysis of pathological studies over the past 5 years indicates that in the course of pathological studies of corpses, a number of shortcomings are often revealed that do not allow a full and objective forensic medical examination; the incompleteness of the pathological examination of the corpse was revealed, in particular, the cranial cavity was not always examined; morphological descriptions of surgical procedures are often superficial; There is often a stereotyped description of pathomorphological changes during the examination of a corpse; sometimes there is a discrepancy between macroscopic pathological data and the results of histological examination, as well as the formulated pathological diagnosis.

Conclusion In order to avoid negative reviews about the work of pathologists, it is necessary to prevent these shortcomings during pathological examinations by complying with current regulations and high-quality and responsible examination of cadaveric material.