This forensic report document outlines the structure and components of a standard forensic medical report. It discusses the learning objectives of understanding forensic reports and their typical sections. These sections include an introduction, main body, and conclusion. The main body will contain background information, evidence considered, and analysis conducted. The conclusion will state the facts, opinions, and conclusions. It also describes how to conduct an examination of a forensic patient, including a thorough head-to-toe assessment, documentation of evidence, and noting the patient's presentation and ability to cooperate.

1. Forensic Report

2. Learning objectives
By the end of this lecture the student will be
able to:
1. Knows forensic medical reports.
2. Recognize the parts of forensic medical
reports.
3. Explains how to describe the general
condition of the patient.
4. List the impairments to which the affected
person is exposed.

3. Definition
reports organized by medical staff, the
main objective of which is to achieve the
objectives of the judicial laws, or the
parties of conflict to seek medical
assistance through the medical evidence
provided

4. Medical
report head
Signal
Medical
examination
Autopsy "for
the dead"
The result
Sections of the medical report:

5. Main reports sections
1. The beginning
 usually talks about the executive summary
 complaint summary
 investigation summary
 conclusion summary.

6. Main reports sections
2. The middle (main body)
body must consists of the:-
 background
 the evidences considered
 the analysis conducted.

7. Main reports sections
3.The End (Result, conclusion and opinion)
The end talk about :-
 facts
 conclusions
 opinions
 Signature
 Time
 date

8. General Structure of a Forensic Report (
lab – specimen
 Title of the Examination report
 Name and address of the laboratory with contact information like telephone,
mobile, fax, email
 Affiliation
 experience must be mentioned on the letter head of the report or at the end
of the report.
 Unique ID No. of the report with date
 Name of the customer
 Case Enquiry/ DD/ FIR no. ………date ………….u/s……….Police Station, under
which court

9. General Structure of a Forensic Report
 Mode of receipt of material (evidences/specimens) : Through messenger or by
post / by mail
 Sampling Method; How the sampling done by the IO/ Investigator/ Forensic
Expert
 Reference to the Test Method(s); Reference to lab procedure manual/
books/published standard method
 Description of Specimens/Parcels/Samples/Exhibits etc.
 Methodology of Examination
 Result of Examination & Opinion
 Signature or examining officer along with seal.

10. Examination of the forensic patient
 conducted in a thorough head-to-toe or toe-to-head manner
 using a body-map or wound chart
 The entire body surface should be palpated to identify areas of bruising that
may not yet be visible.
 Documentation and collection of evidence typically occurs at the same time
as the physical exam
 During the exam, vital signs should be taken and any urgent medical needs
should be addressed.
 the patient's general appearance upon presentation

11. Examination of the forensic patient
 The ability of the patient to remember details of the
incident and to cooperate with the exam should be noted
 Nurses should be aware of cultural issues pertaining to
specific populations and strive to respect and
accommodate the needs of the patient (having a friend or
relative present during the exam