COMMON ERRORS IN FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
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Keywords: Forensic medicine, forensic errors, autopsy mistakes, medico-legal examination, quality assurance, postmortem analysis, expert witnessAbstract
Abstract
Forensic medical examinations play a critical role in the legal system by
providing scientific evidence for judicial processes. However, these examinations are
susceptible to a range of errors that may compromise the integrity of findings and
judicial outcomes. This paper explores the most common errors encountered in
forensic examinations, categorizing them into technical, procedural, interpretational,
and documentation-related mistakes. Understanding and addressing these issues is vital
to improving forensic accuracy, reliability, and credibility.
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