Medico Legal at Thailand
Thailand's medico-legal system integrates medical expertise with legal frameworks to ensure justice and public safety. Here's an overview:
🏛️ Key Institutions
Department of Forensic Medicine, Siriraj Hospital:Established in 1952, it offers forensic services, including autopsies and expert testimony in legal proceedings
Medical Council of Thailand:Regulates the medical profession, ensuring ethical standards and overseeing medical education and practice
⚖️ Forensic Investigations
Post-Mortem Examinations:Conducted under Section 148 of the Criminal Procedure Code, these are crucial for determining the cause of death in suspicious cases.
Training and Standards:Workshops, such as those by the International Commission of Jurists, train forensic professionals on international standards like the Minnesota Protocol for investigating unlawful deaths
🧠 Medical Malpractice
Legal Framework Includes the Civil and Commercial Code, Medical Professional Act, and Consumer Protection Act, governing liability and patient right. Claims Process Patients can pursue civil claims, criminal prosecution, or file complaints with the Medical Council. Alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation are also availabl. ensuring thorough investigations and accountability in healthcar.
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