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forensic medicine  

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  • Forensic medicine refers to the application of medical facts to legal problems. It includes the medical examination of both the living and the dead in civil or criminal cases, along with the ethical and legal aspects of the behavior and practice of healthcare personnel. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Forensic Medicine]

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