DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE

PART II PATHOLOGY - Paper 1 6th July, 2004

Time allowed for this paper: 2 hours

Write essays on TWO of the following subjects

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Discuss the possible mechanisms of death in a person suffering from epilepsy and the possible findings at autopsy. What investigations should be carried out in such a case? Discuss the role of the pathologist in the investigation of a death following a suspected terrorist bomb explosion. Discuss the pathology associated with cocaine abuse.

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DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE

PART II PATHOLOGY - Paper 2 6th July, 2004

Time allowed for this paper: 2 hours

Only FOUR questions to be answered

1. Write notes on: (a) (b) (c) fatal acute alcohol poisoning; alcoholic ketoacidosis; heart disease in alcoholics.

2. Discuss the potential role of DNA evidence in a case of fatal sexual assault. What samples should be taken in such a case? 3. Describe the possible causes of sudden natural death in sport. 4. Discuss the possible mechanisms of death in a patient receiving a general anaesthetic? 5. Write notes on: (a) (b) (c) salt water drowning; post mortem findings in hypothermia; toxicology in fire deaths.

6. What are the possible mechanisms of death following a stab wound to the neck?