The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched a Certificate in Medicolegal Examination, the first-ever certification course of its kind in the country, focusing on the domains of forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
The course intends to enhance the competent, ethical, and professional practice of a medicolegal expert.
The medico-legal process refers to the physical examination at a mandated health facility of victims of unnatural death or injury, possibly involving criminality, that could have legal repercussions. From assault to accidents to suspected homicide, and everything in between, the first step of the investigation is the medical examination that puts on record the victim’s injuries.
This course has been initiated in response to an order from the Lahore High Court (LHC), issued last year, urging the Punjab government to improve the qualification of examiners for medico-legal cases.
This course is the outcome of a collaborative effort involving the Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHC), Health Information & Service Delivery Unit (HISDU), Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), and UHS.
The curriculum, meticulously crafted under the guidance of the UHS Vice Chancellor, adheres to international best practices, thanks to the collective expertise of subject matter specialists and medical educators.