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M.D. Forensic Medicine Degree Examination, May 2009

(2004 Scheme)

Paper IV – APPLIED ASPECTS OF CLINICAL DISCIPLINES,

FORENSIC SCIENCES AND RECENT ADVANCES IN FORENSIC

MEDICINE AND FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

 Instructions : 1)  Draw diagrams wherever necessary.

2) Answer all questions.

I. Differentiate between medical insanity and legal insanity. Describe the major

changes envisaged in the Mental Health Act, as when compared with the Indian

Lunacy Act. (10+10=20)

II. Write briefly on :

1. Analytical Toxicology.

2. Brain Finger Printing.

3. Testamentary Capacity.

4. Internal Ballistics. (10×4=40 Marks)

III. Write short notes on :

1. Neutron activation analysis in Forensic Medicine.2. Torture injuries.

3. Nuclear sexing.

4. Methods of discharge from a Psychiatric Hospital. (10×4=40 Marks)

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