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FORENSIC MEDICINE INCLUDING TOXICOLOGY (CODE: FM)

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY
Topic: General Information Number of competencies: (11) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
FM1.1
Demonstrate knowledge of basics of Forensic Medicine like
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
definitions of Forensic medicine, Clinical Forensic Medicine,
Discussion
Forensic Pathology, State Medicine, Legal Medicine and Medical
Jurisprudence
FM1.2
Describe history of Forensic Medicine
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Discussion
FM1.3
Describe legal procedures including Criminal Procedure Code,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Civil and Criminal Cases,
Discussion
Inquest (Police Inquest and Magistrate's Inquest), Cognizable and
Non-cognizable offences
FM1.4
Describe Courts in India and their powers: Supreme Court, High
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Court, Sessions court, Magistrate's Court, Labour Court, Family
Discussion
Court, Executive Magistrate Court and Juvenile Justice Board
FM1.5
Describe Court procedures including issue of Summons, conduct
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
money, types of witnesses, recording of evidence oath, affirmation,
Discussion, Moot Court
examination in chief, cross examination, re-examination and court
questions, recording of evidence & conduct of doctor in witness box
FM1.6
Describe Offenses in Court including Perjury; Court strictures vis-a-
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
vis Medical Officer
Discussion
FM1.7
Describe Dying Declaration & Dying Deposition
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Discussion
FM1.8
Describe
the
latest
decisions/notifications/resolutions/
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
circulars/standing orders related to medico-legal practice issued by
Discussion
Courts/Government authorities etc.
228

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM1.9
Describe the importance of documentation in medical practice in
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Radiodiagnosis,
regard to medicolegal examinations, Medical Certificates and
Discussion
General Surgery,
medicolegal reports especially
General Medicine,
- maintenance of patient case records, discharge summary,
Pediatrics
prescribed registers to be maintained in Health Centres.
- maintenance of medico-legal register like accident register.
- documents of issuance of wound certificate
- documents of issuance of drunkenness certificate.
- documents of issuance of sickness and fitness certificate.
- documents for issuance of death certificate. -documents of
Medical Certification of Cause of Death - Form Number4 and 4A
- documents for estimation of age by physical, dental and
radiological examination and issuance of certificate
FM1.10
Select appropriate cause of death in a particular scenario by
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
referring ICD 10 code
Discussion
FM1.11
Write a correct cause of death certificate as per ICD 10 document
S
SH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Discussion
Topic: Forensic Pathology
Number of competencies: (35) Number of procedures that require certification :
(NIL)
FM2.1
Define, describe and discuss death and its types including
K
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
somatic/clinical/cellular, molecular and brain-death, Cortical Death
discussion
and Brainstem Death
FM2.2
Describe and discuss natural and unnatural deaths
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
Discussion
FM2.3
Describe and discuss issues related to sudden natural deaths
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
Discussion
FM2.4
Describe salient features of the Organ Transplantation and The
K
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
Human Organ Transplant (Amendment) Act 2011 and discuss
discussion
ethical issues regarding organ donation
229

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM2.5
Discuss moment of death, modes of death - coma, asphyxia and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry, Pathology
syncope
Discussion
FM2.6
Discuss presumption of death and survivorship
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small Group
Written/ Viva voce
Discussion
FM2.7
Describe and discuss suspended animation
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
FM2.8
Describe and discuss postmortem changes including signs of death,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
cooling of body, post-mortem lividity, rigor mortis, cadaveric spasm,
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
cold stiffening and heat stiffening
DOAP session
FM2.9
Describe putrefaction, mummification, adipocere and maceration
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
DOAP session
FM2.10
Discuss estimation of time since death
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
DOAP session
FM2.11
Describe and discuss autopsy procedures including post-mortem
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pathology
examination, different types of autopsies, aims and objectives of
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
post-mortem examination
DOAP session
FM2.12
Describe
the
legal
requirements
to
conduct
post-mortem
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pathology
examination and procedures to conduct medico-legal post-mortem
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
examination
DOAP session
FM2.13
Describe and discuss obscure autopsy
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
discussion
FM2.14
Describe and discuss examination of clothing, preservation of
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
viscera on post-mortem examination for chemical analysis and other
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
medico-legal purposes, post-mortem artefacts
DOAP session
230

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM 2.15
Describe special protocols for conduction of medico-legal autopsies
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
in cases of death in custody or following violation of human rights
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
as per National Human Rights Commission Guidelines
DOAP session
FM2.16
Describe and discuss examination of mutilated bodies or fragments,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
charred bones and bundle of bones
discussion, DOAP
OSPE
session
FM2.17
Describe and discuss exhumation
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
discussion
FM2.18
Crime Scene Investigation:-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Describe and discuss the objectives of crime scene visit, the duties
discussion
& responsibilities of doctors on crime scene and the reconstruction
of sequence of events after crime scene investigation
FM2.19
Investigation of anaesthetic, operative deaths:
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Anesthesiology,
Describe and discuss special protocols for conduction of autopsy
discussion
General Surgery
and for collection, preservation and dispatch of related material
evidences
FM2.20
Mechanical asphyxia:
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Define,
classify
and
describe
asphyxia
and
medico-legal
discussion,
OSPE
interpretation of post-mortem findings in asphyxial deaths
Autopsy, DOAP session
FM2.21
Mechanical asphyxia:
K
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Describe and discuss different types of hanging and strangulation
discussion, Autopsy
OSPE
including clinical findings, causes of death, post-mortem findings
DOAP session
and medico-legal aspects of death due to hanging and strangulation
including examination, preservation and dispatch of ligature material
231

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM2.22
Mechanical asphyxia:
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Describe and discuss patho-physiology, clinical features, post-
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
mortem findings and medico-legal aspects of traumatic asphyxia,
DOAP session
obstruction of nose & mouth, suffocation and sexual asphyxia
FM2.23
Describe and discuss types, patho-physiology, clinical features, post-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
mortem findings and medico-legal aspects of drowning, diatom test
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
and, gettler test.
DOAP session
FM2.24
Thermal deaths: Describe the clinical features, post-mortem finding
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
and medicolegal aspects of injuries due to physical agents like heat
discussion, Autopsy,
(heat-hyper-pyrexia,
heat
stroke,
sun
stroke,
heat
DOAP session
exhaustion/prostration, heat cramps [miner's cramp] or cold
(systemic and localized hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot,
immersion foot)
FM2.25
Describe types of injuries, clinical features, patho-physiology, post-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
General Surgery
mortem findings and medico-legal aspects in cases of burns,
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
scalds, lightening, electrocution and radiations
DOAP session
FM2.26
Describe and discuss clinical features, post-mortem findings and
K
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
medico-legal aspects of death due to starvation and neglect
discussion
FM2.27
Define and discuss infanticide, foeticide and stillbirth
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
discussion
FM2.28
Describe and discuss signs of intrauterine death, signs of live birth,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/Viva voce /
Pediatrics, Human
viability of foetus, age determination of foetus, DOAP session of
discussion, Autopsy,
OSCE
Anatomy
ossification centres, Hydrostatic test, Sudden Infants Death
DOAP session
syndrome and Munchausen's syndrome by proxy
FM2.29
Demonstrate respect to the directions of courts, while appearing as A and C
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Role Play during
witness for recording of evidence under oath or affirmation,
discussion, Moot Court, internal assessment
examination in chief, cross examination, re-examination and court
Court visits, Role Play
questions, recording of evidence
232

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM2.30
Have knowledge/awareness of latest decisions/notifications/
A K
Y
Lecture/Small
group
Written/ Viva voce
resolutions/circulars/standing orders related to medico-legal practice
discussion
issued by Courts/Government authorities etc
FM2.31
Demonstrate ability to work in a team for conduction of medico-legal
A
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
autopsies in cases of death following alleged negligence medical
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
dowry death, death in custody or following violation of human rights
DOAP session
as per National Human Rights Commission Guidelines on
exhumation
FM2.32
Demonstrate ability to exchange information by verbal, or nonverbal A and C
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
communication to the peers, family members, law enforcing agency
discussion, DOAP
and judiciary
session
FM2.33
Demonstrate ability to use local resources whenever required like in A and C
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Community Medicine
mass disaster situations
discussion
FM2.34
Demonstrate ability to use local resources whenever required like in A and C
KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine,
mass disaster situations
discussion
AETCOM
FM2.35
Demonstrate
professionalism
while
conducting
autopsy
in A and C KH/SH
Lecture, small group
Written/ Viva voce/
AETCOM
medicolegal situations, interpretation of findings and making
discussions, DOAP
OSPE
inference/opinion, collection preservation and dispatch of biological
session
or trace evidences
Topic: Clinical Forensic Medicine
Number of competencies:(33) Number of procedures that
require certification:(NIL)
FM3.1
IDENTIFICATION
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/Viva voce/ skill
Human Anatomy
Define and describe Corpus Delicti, establishment of identity of
discussion, Bedside
assessment
living persons including race, Sex, religion, complexion, stature, age
clinic, DOAP session
determination using morphology, teeth-eruption, decay, bite marks,
bones-ossification centres, medico-legal aspects of age
233

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM3.2
IDENTIFICATION
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Describe and discuss identification of criminals, unknown persons,
discussion
dead bodies from the remains-hairs, fibers, teeth, anthropometry,
dactylography,
foot
prints,
scars,
tattoos,
poroscopy
and
superimposition
FM3.3
Mechanical injuries and wounds:
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
General Surgery
Define, describe and classify different types of mechanical injuries,
discussion
OSCE
abrasion, bruise, laceration, stab wound, incised wound, chop
Bed side clinic, DOAP
wound, defense wound, self-inflicted/fabricated wounds and their
session
medico-legal aspects
FM3.4
Mechanical injuries and wounds:
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
Define injury, assault & hurt. Describe IPC pertaining to injuries
discussion
FM3.5
Mechanical injuries and wounds:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Describe accidental, suicidal and homicidal injuries. Describe
discussion
simple, grievous and dangerous injuries. Describe ante-mortem and
post-mortem injuries
FM3.6
Mechanical injuries and wounds:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery
Describe healing of injury and fracture of bones with its medico-legal
discussion
importance
FM3.7
Describe factors influencing infliction of injuries and healing,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery,
examination and certification of wounds and wound as a cause of
discussion
Orthopaedics
death: Primary and Secondary
FM3.8
Mechanical injuries and wounds:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery,
Describe and discuss different types of weapons including
discussion
Orthopaedics
dangerous weapons and their examination
FM3.9
Firearm injuries:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Surgery,
Describe different types of firearms including structure and
discussion
Orthopaedics
components. Along with description of ammunition propellant
charge and mechanism of fire-arms, different types of cartridges
and bullets and various terminology in relation of firearm ? caliber,
range, choking
234

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM3.10
Firearm injuries:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/Viva voce/
General Surgery,
Describe and discuss wound ballistics-different types of firearm
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
Orthopaedics
injuries, blast injuries and their interpretation, preservation and
clinic, DOAP session
dispatch of trace evidences in cases of firearm and blast injuries,
various tests related to confirmation of use of firearms
FM3.11
Regional Injuries:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
General Surgery,
Describe and discuss regional injuries to head (Scalp wounds,
discussion,
OSCE/OSPE
Orthopaedics
fracture skull, intracranial haemorrhages, coup and contrecoup
Bed side clinic or
injuries), neck, chest, abdomen, limbs, genital organs, spinal cord
autopsy, DOAP session
and skeleton
FM3.12
Regional Injuries
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
General Surgery,
Describe and discuss injuries related to fall from height and
discussion, Bed side
OSCE/OSPE
Orthopaedics
vehicular injuries ? Primary and Secondary impact, Secondary
clinic or autopsy, DOAP
injuries, crush syndrome, railway spine
session
FM3.13
Describe different types of sexual offences. Describe various
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Obstetrics &
sections of IPC regarding rape including definition of rape (Section
discussion
OSCE/OSPE
Gynaecology
375 IPC), Punishment for Rape (Section 376 IPC) and recent
amendments notified till date
FM3.14
SEXUAL OFFENCES
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Obstetrics &
Describe and discuss the examination of the victim of an alleged
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
Gynaecology,
case of rape, and the preparation of report, framing the opinion and
clinic, DOAP session
Psychiatry
preservation and despatch of trace evidences in such cases
FM3.15
SEXUAL OFFENCES
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Obstetrics &
Describe and discuss examination of accused and victim of sodomy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
Gynaecology,
preparation of report, framing of opinion, preservation and despatch
clinic, DOAP session
Psychiatry
of trace evidences in such cases
235

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM3.16
SEXUAL OFFENCES
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
Describe and discuss adultery and unnatural sexual offences-
discussion
Gynaecology,
sodomy, incest, lesbianism, buccal coitus, bestiality, indecent
Psychiatry
assault and preparation of report, framing the opinion and
preservation and despatch of trace evidences in such cases
FM3.17
Describe
and
discuss
the
sexual
perversions
fetishism,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
transvestism,
voyeurism,
sadism,
necrophagia,
masochism,
discussion
Gynaecology,
exhibitionism, frotteurism, Necrophilia
Psychiatry
FM3.18
Describe anatomy of male and female genitalia, hymen and its
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
types. Discuss the medico-legal importance of hymen. Define
discussion
Gynaecology
virginity, defloration, legitimacy and its medicolegal importance
FM3.19
Discuss the medicolegal aspects of pregnancy and delivery, signs
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
of pregnancy, precipitate labour superfoetation, superfecundation
discussion
Gynaecology
and signs of recent and remote delivery in living and dead
FM3.20
Discuss disputed paternity and maternity
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
discussion
Gynaecology
FM3.21
Discuss Pre-conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
(PC&PNDT) - Prohibition of Sex Selection Act 2003 and Domestic
discussion
Gynaecology,
Violence Act 2005
AETCOM
FM3.22
Define and discuss impotence, sterility, frigidity, sexual dysfunction,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
premature ejaculation. Discuss the causes of impotence and sterility
discussion
Gynaecology, General
in male and female
Medicine
FM3.23
Discuss Sterilization of male and female, artificial insemination,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
Test Tube Baby, surrogate mother, hormonal replacement therapy
discussion
Gynaecology
with respect to appropriate national and state laws
236

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM3.24
Discuss the relative importance of surgical methods of contraception
K
K/KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written Obstetrics
&
(vasectomy and tubectomy) as methods of contraception in the
discussion
Gynaecology
National Family Planning Programme
FM3.25
Discuss the major results of the National Family Health Survey
K
K/KH
N
Lecture
Written
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
FM3.26
Discuss the national Guidelines for accreditation, supervision &
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written
Obstetrics &
regulation of ART Clinics in India
discussion
Gynaecology
FM3.27
Define, classify and discuss abortion, methods of procuring MTP
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
and criminal abortion and complication of abortion. MTP Act 1971
discussion
Gynaecology,
AETCOM
FM3.28
Describe evidences of abortion - living and dead, duties of doctor in
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Obstetrics &
cases of abortion, investigations of death due to criminal abortion
discussion
Gynaecology,
Pathology
FM3.29
Describe and discuss child abuse and battered baby syndrome
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pediatrics
discussion
FM3.30
Describe and discuss issues relating to torture, identification of
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
injuries caused by torture and its sequalae, management of torture
discussion
survivors
FM3.31
Torture and Human rights
K
K/KH
N
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Describe and discuss guidelines and Protocols of National Human
discussion
Rights Commission regarding torture
FM3.32
Demonstrate the professionalism while preparing reports in A and C
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
OSPE/Viva voce
AETCOM
medicolegal situations, interpretation of findings and making
discussion
inference/opinion, collection preservation and dispatch of biological
or trace evidences
FM3.33
Should be able to demonstrate the professionalism while dealing A and C K/KH/S
Y
Lecture/Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
with victims of torture and human right violations, sexual assaults-
H
discussion
psychological consultation, rehabilitation
237

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
Topic: Medical Jurisprudence (Medical Law and ethics) Number of competencies: (30) Number of procedures that require certification :
(NIL)
FM4.1
Describe Medical Ethics and explain its historical emergence
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.2
Describe the Code of Medical Ethics 2002 conduct, Etiquette and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
Ethics in medical practice and unethical practices & the dichotomy
discussion
FM4.3
Describe the functions and role of Medical Council of India and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
State Medical Councils
discussion
FM4.4
Describe the Indian Medical Register
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.5
Rights/privileges of a medical practitioner, penal erasure, infamous
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
conduct, disciplinary Committee, disciplinary procedures, warning
discussion
notice and penal erasure
FM4.6
Describe the Laws in Relation to medical practice and the duties of
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
a medical practitioner towards patients and society
discussion
FM4.7
Describe and discuss the ethics related to HIV patients
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.8
Describe the Consumer Protection Act-1986 (Medical Indemnity
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
Insurance, Civil Litigations and Compensations),
Workman's
discussion
Compensation Act & ESI Act
FM4.9
Describe the medico - legal issues in relation to family violence,
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
violation of human rights, NHRC and doctors
discussion
FM4.10
Describe communication between doctors, public and media
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.11
Describe and discuss euthanasia
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
discussion
Pharmacology
238

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM4.12
Discuss legal and ethical issues in relation to stem cell research
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.13
Describe social aspects of Medico-legal cases with respect to
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
victims of assault, rape, attempted suicide, homicide, domestic
discussion
violence, dowry- related cases
FM4.14
Describe & discuss the challenges in managing medico-legal cases
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
including development of skills in relationship management ?
discussion
Human
behaviour,
communication
skills,
conflict
resolution
techniques
FM4.15
Describe the principles of handling pressure ? definition, types,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
causes, sources and skills for managing the pressure while dealing
discussion
with medico-legal cases by the doctor
FM4.16
Describe and discuss Bioethics
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.17
Describe and discuss ethical Principles: Respect for autonomy, non-
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
malfeasance, beneficence & justice
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.18
Describe and discuss medical negligence including civil and criminal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
negligence, contributory negligence, corporate negligence, vicarious
discussion
liability, Res Ipsa Loquitor, prevention of medical negligence and
defenses in medical negligence litigations
FM4.19
Define Consent. Describe different types of consent and ingredients
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
of informed consent. Describe the rules of consent and importance
discussion
of consent in relation to age, emergency situation, mental illness
and alcohol intoxication
FM4.20
Describe
therapeutic
privilege,
Malingering,
Therapeutic
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
Misadventure, Professional Secrecy, Human Experimentation
discussion
239

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM4.21
Describe Products liability and Medical Indemnity Insurance
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
discussion
FM4.22
Explain Oath ? Hippocrates, Charaka and Sushruta and procedure
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
for administration of Oath.
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.23
Describe the modified Declaration of Geneva and its relevance
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.24
Enumerate rights, privileges and duties of a Registered Medical
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
Practitioner. Discuss doctor- patient relationship: professional
discussion
secrecy and privileged communication
FM4.25
Clinical research & Ethics
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
Discuss human experimentation including clinical trials
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.26
Discuss the constitution and functions of ethical committees
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.27
Describe and discuss Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
K
KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM,
on Human Subjects & Animals
discussion
Pharmacology
FM4.28
Demonstrate respect to laws relating to medical practice and Ethical A and C
SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
code of conduct prescribed by Medical Council of India and rules
discussion
and regulations prescribed by it from time to time
FM4.29
Demonstrate ability to communicate appropriately with media, public A and C KH/SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
and doctors
discussion
FM4.30
Demonstrate ability to conduct research in pursuance to guidelines A and C KH/SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
AETCOM
or research ethics
discussion
Topic: Forensic Psychiatry Number of competencies: (06) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
FM5.1
Classify common mental illnesses including post-traumatic stress
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry
disorder (PTSD)
discussion
240

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM5.2
Define, classify and describe delusions, hallucinations, illusion,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry
lucid interval and obsessions with exemplification
discussion
FM5.3
Describe Civil and criminal responsibilities of a mentally ill person
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry
discussion
FM5.4
Differentiate between true insanity from feigned insanity
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry
discussion
FM5.5
Describe & discuss Delirium tremens
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry,
discussion
General Medicine
FM5.6
Describe the Indian Mental Health Act, 1987 with special reference
K
K/KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Psychiatry
to admission, care and discharge of a mentally ill person
discussion
Topic: Forensic Laboratory investigation in medical legal practice Number of competencies: (03) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
FM6.1
Describe different types of specimen and tissues to be collected
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pathology
both in the living and dead: Body fluids (blood, urine, semen, faeces
discussion
saliva), Skin, Nails, tooth pulp, vaginal smear, viscera, skull,
specimen for histo-pathological examination, blood grouping, HLA
Typing and DNA Fingerprinting.
Describe Locard's Exchange Principle
FM6.2
Describe the methods of sample collection, preservation, labelling,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
dispatch, and interpretation of reports
discussion
FM6.3
Demonstrate professionalism while sending the biological or trace A and C KH/SH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Viva voce / OSPE
evidences to Forensic Science laboratory, specifying the required
discussions, DOAP
tests to be carried out, objectives of preservation of evidences sent
sessions
for examination, personal discussions on interpretation of findings
241

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
Topic: Emerging technologies in Forensic Medicine Number of competencies: (01) Number of procedures that require certification:(NIL)
FM7.1
Enumerate the indications and describe the principles and
K
K/KH
N
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
appropriate use for:
discussion
- DNA profiling -
Facial reconstruction
- Polygraph (Lie Detector)
- Narcoanalysis,
- Brain Mapping,
- Digital autopsy,
- Virtual Autopsy,
- Imaging technologies
Topic: Toxicology: General Toxicology Number of competencies: (10) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
FM8.1
Describe the history of Toxicology
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pharmacology
discussion
FM8.2
Define the terms Toxicology,
Forensic Toxicology, Clinical
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pharmacology
Toxicology and poison
discussion
FM8.3
Describe the various types of poisons, Toxicokinetics, and
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/viva voce
Pharmacology
Toxicodynamics and diagnosis of poisoning in living and dead
discussion
FM8.4
Describe the Laws in relations to poisons including NDPS Act,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Pharmacology
Medico-legal aspects of poisons
discussion
FM8.5
Describe Medico-legal autopsy in cases of poisoning including
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology
preservation and dispatch of viscera for chemical analysis
discussion, Autopsy,
OSPE
DOAP session
FM8.6
Describe the general symptoms, principles of diagnosis and
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology
management of common poisons encountered in India
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
clinic, DOAP session
242

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM8.7
Describe simple Bedside clinic tests to detect poison/drug in a
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
patient's body fluids
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
clinic, DOAP session
FM8.8
Describe
basic
methodologies
in
treatment
of
poisoning:
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy, procedures
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
of enhanced elimination
clinic, DOAP session
FM8.9
Describe the procedure of intimation of suspicious cases or actual
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
cases of foul play to the police, maintenance of records,
discussion
preservation and despatch of relevant samples for laboratory
analysis.
FM8.10
Describe the general principles of Analytical Toxicology and give a
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
brief description of analytical methods available for toxicological
discussion
analysis: Chromatography ? Thin Layer Chromatography, Gas
Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy
Topic: Toxicology : Chemical Toxicology Number of competencies: (06) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
FM9.1
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination with regard to:
Caustics
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
Inorganic ? sulphuric, nitric, and hydrochloric acids; Organic-
session
Carboloic Acid (phenol), Oxalic and acetylsalicylic acids
FM9.2
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination with regard to Phosphorus,
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
Iodine, Barium
session
243

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM9.3
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination with regard to Arsenic, lead,
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
mercury, copper, iron, cadmium and thallium
session
FM9.4
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination
with regard to Ethanol,
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
methanol, ethylene glycol
session
FM9.5
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures
of
enhanced
elimination
with
regard
to
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
Organophosphates, Carbamates, Organochlorines, Pyrethroids,
session
Paraquat, Aluminium and Zinc phosphide
FM9.6
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination with regard to Ammonia,
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide & derivatives, methyl
session
isocyanate, tear (riot control) gases
Topic: Toxicology : Pharmaceutical Toxicology Number of competencies: (01) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
244

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM10.1
Describe General Principles and basic methodologies in treatment
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Pharmacology,
of poisoning: decontamination, supportive therapy, antidote therapy,
discussion, Bed side
OSCE
General Medicine
procedures of enhanced elimination with regard to:
clinic, Autopsy, DOAP
i. Antipyretics ? Paracetamol, Salicylates
session
ii. Anti-Infectives (Common antibiotics ? an overview)
iii. Neuropsychotoxicology Barbiturates, benzodiazepins
phenytoin, lithium, haloperidol, neuroleptics, tricyclics
iv .Narcotic Analgesics, Anaesthetics, and Muscle Relaxants
v. Cardiovascular Toxicology Cardiotoxic plants ? oleander,
odollam, aconite, digitalis vi .Gastro-
Intestinal and Endocrinal Drugs ? Insulin
Topic: Toxicology : Biotoxicology Number of competencies: (01) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
FM11.1
Describe features and management of Snake bite, scorpion sting,
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
bee and wasp sting and spider bite
discussion, Autopsy
Topic: Toxicology : Sociomedical Toxicology Number of competencies: (01) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
FM12.1
Describe features and management of abuse/poisoning with
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
following camicals: Tobacco, cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine,
discussion, Autopsy
hallucinogens, designer drugs & solvent
Topic: Toxicology : Environmental Toxicology Number of competencies: (02) Number of procedures that require certification : (NIL)
FM13.1
Describe toxic pollution of environment, its medico-legal aspects &
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
General Medicine
toxic hazards of occupation and industry
discussion
FM13.2
Describe medico-legal aspects of poisoning in Workman's
K
K/KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Compensation Act
discussion
245

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
Topic: Skills in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Number of competencies: (22) Number of procedures that require certification: (NIL)
FM14.1
Examine and prepare Medico-legal report of an injured person with
S
SH/P
Y
Bedside clinic (ward/
Log book/ Skill station/
different etiologies in a simulated/ supervised environment
casualty), Small group Viva voce / OSCE
discussion
FM14.2
Demonstrate the correct technique of clinical examination in a
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic
Log book/ Skill station/
General Medicine
suspected case of poisoning & prepare medico-legal report in a
(ward/casualty), Small Viva voce / OSCE
simulated/ supervised environment
Group discussion
FM14.3
Assist and demonstrate the proper technique in collecting,
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic, Small
Skill lab/ Viva voce
General Medicine
preserving and dispatch of the exhibits in a suspected case of
Group discussion,
poisoning, along with clinical examination
DOAP session
FM14.4
Conduct and prepare report of estimation of age of a person for
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
medico-legal and other purposes & prepare medico-legal report in a
Demonstration
Viva voce / OSCE
simulated/ supervised environment
FM14.5
Conduct & prepare post-mortem examination report of varied
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
etiologies (at least 15) in a simulated/ supervised environment
Autopsy, DOAP session Viva voce / OSCE
FM14.6
Demonstrate and interpret medico-legal aspects from examination
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
of hair (human & animal) fibre, semen & other biological fluids
Lecture
Viva voce / OSCE
FM14.7
Demonstrate & identify that a particular stain is blood and identify
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/Skill
Pathology, Physiology
the species of its origin
Lecture
station/Viva voce
FM14.8
Demonstrate the correct technique to perform and identify ABO &
S
SH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/Skill
Pathology, Physiology
RH blood group of a person
DOAP session
station/Viva voce
FM14.9
Demonstrate
examination of
& present
an opinion after
S
SH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/Skill
examination of skeletal remains in a simulated/ supervised
DOAP session
station/Viva voce
environment
246

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM14.10
Demonstrate ability to identify & prepare medicolegal inference from
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/Skill station/
specimens obtained from various types of injuries e.g. contusion,
DOAP session
Viva voce/ OSPE
abrasion, laceration, firearm wounds, burns, head injury and fracture
of bone
FM14.11
To identify & describe weapons of medicolegal importance which
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/Skill station/
are commonly used e.g. lathi, knife, kripan, axe, gandasa, gupti,
DOAP session
Viva voce/ OSPE
farsha, dagger, bhalla, razor & stick.
Able to prepare report of the weapons brought by police and to give
opinion regarding injuries present on the person as described in
injury report/ PM report so as to connect weapon with the injuries.
(Prepare injury report/ PM report must be provided to connect the
weapon with the injuries)
FM14.12
Describe the contents and structure of bullet and cartridges used &
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill
to provide medico-legal interpretation from these
DOAP session
station/Viva voce
FM14.13
To estimate the age of foetus by post-mortem examination
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Theory/ Clinical
DOAP session
assessment/ Viva voce
FM14.14
To examine & prepare report of an alleged accused in
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
rape/unnatural
sexual
offence
in
a
simulated/
supervised
DOAP session
Viva voce / OSCE
environment
FM14.15
To examine & prepare medico-legal report of a victim of sexual
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
offence/unnatural sexual offence in a simulated/ supervised
DOAP session
Viva voce / OSCE
environment
FM14.16
To examine & prepare medico-legal report of drunk person in a
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
simulated/ supervised environment
Bed side clinic, DOAP Viva voce / OSCE
session
FM14.17
To identify & draw medico-legal inference from common poisons
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Viva voce
e.g. dhatura, castor, cannabis, opium, aconite copper sulphate,
DOAP session
pesticides compounds, marking nut, oleander, Nux vomica, abrus
seeds, Snakes, capsicum, calotropis, lead compounds & tobacco.
247

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
FM14.18
To examine & prepare medico-legal report of a person in police,
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
judicial custody or referred by Court of Law and violation of human
DOAP session
Viva voce / OSCE
rights as requirement of NHRC, who has been brought for medical
examination
FM14.19
To identify & prepare medico-legal inference from histo-pathological
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
slides of Myocardial Infarction, pneumonitis, tuberculosis, brain
DOAP session
Viva voce
infarct, liver cirrhosis, brain haemorrhage, bone fracture, Pulmonary
oedema, brain oedema, soot particles, diatoms & wound healing
FM14.20
To record and certify dying declaration in a simulated/ supervised
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill station/
environment
Role Play, Bed side
Viva voce /OSCE
clinic DOAP session
FM14.21
To collect, preserve, seal and dispatch exhibits for DNA-Finger
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/ Skill
printing using various formats of different laboratories.
Lecture
station/Viva voce
FM14.22
To give expert medical/ medico-legal evidence in Court of law
S
KH
Y
Small group discussion, Log book/
Lecture, DOAP session, Viva voce/OSCE
role play, Court Visits
Column C: K- Knowledge, S ? Skill, A - Attitude / professionalism, C- Communication.
Column D: K ? Knows, KH - Knows How, SH - Shows how, P- performs independently,
Column F: DOAP session ? Demonstrate, Observe, Assess, Perform.
Column H: If entry is P: indicate how many procedures must be done independently for certification/ graduation
Integration
Human Anatomy
AN14.3
Describe the importance of ossification of lower end of femur &
K
KH
Y
Lecture
Viva voce/Practicals
Forensic Medicine
upper end of tibia
248

Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
Pharmacology
PH1.22
Describe drugs of abuse (dependence, addiction, stimulants,
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/Viva voce
Psychiatry
Forensic Medicine
depressants, psychedelics, drugs used for criminal offences)
discussion
PH5.7
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of
K
KH
Y
Small group discussion short note/Viva voce
Forensic Medicine
prescribing drugs
Radiodiagnosis
RD1.13
Describe the components of the PC & PNDT act and its medicolegal
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Obstetrics &
implications
discussion
Gynaecology, Forensic
Medicine
Psychiatry
PS19.3
Describe and discuss the basic legal and ethical issues in
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine
psychiatry
discussion
AETCOM
General Medicine
IM20.1
Enumerate the poisonous snakes of your area and describe the
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine,
distinguishing marks of each
discussion
Pharmacology
IM20.2
Describe, demonstrate in a volunteer or a mannequin and educate
S
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment/
Forensic Medicine
(to other health care workers / patients) the correct initial
Written/ Viva voce
management of patient with a snake bite in the field
IM20.3
Describe the initial approach to the stabilisation of the patient who
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine
presents with snake bite
discussion
IM20.4
Elicit and document and present an appropriate history, the
S
SH
Y
Bedside clinic, DOAP
Skill assessment
Forensic Medicine
circumstance, time, kind of snake, evolution of symptoms in a
session
patient with snake bite
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Number
COMPETENCY
Domain Level Core Suggested Teaching Suggested
Number
Vertical Integration
Horizontal
The student should be able to
K/S/A/C
K/KH/ (Y/N) Learning method
Assessment method
required
Integration
SH/P
to certify
P
IM21.2
Enumerate the common plant poisons seen in your area and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine,
describe their toxicology, clinical features, prognosis and specific
discussion
Pharmacology
approach to detoxification
IM21.3
Enumerate the common corrosives used in your area and describe
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine,
their toxicology, clinical features, prognosis and approach to therapy
discussion
Pharmacology
IM21.4
Enumerate the commonly observed drug overdose in your area and
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce
Forensic Medicine,
describe their toxicology, clinical features, prognosis and approach
discussion
Pharmacology
to therapy
IM21.5
Observe and describe the functions and role of a poison center in
S
KH
Y
DOAP session
document in log book
Forensic Medicine,
suspected poisoning
Pharmacology
IM21.6
Describe the medico legal aspects of suspected suicidal or
S
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Written/ Viva voce/
Forensic Medicine,
homicidal poisoning and demonstrate the correct procedure to write
discussion, DOAP
skill assessment
Pharmacology
a medico legal report on a suspected poisoning
session
IM21.7
Counsel family members of a patient with suspected poisoning
A/C
SH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
Forensic Medicine,
about the clinical and medico legal aspects with empathy
Pharmacology
IM21.8
Enumerate the indications for psychiatric consultation and describe
K
KH
Y
DOAP session
Skill assessment
Forensic Medicine,
the precautions to be taken in a patient with suspected suicidal
Psychiatry
ideation / gesture
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
OG1.3
Define and Discuss still birth and abortion
K
KH
Y
Lecture, Small group
Short notes
Forensic Medicine
discussions
OG9.2
Describe the steps and observe/ assist in the performance of an
S
SH
Y
DOAP session, Bedside Viva voce
Forensic Medicine
MTP evacuation
clinic
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