DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE

PART II PATHOLOGY - Paper 1 11th January, 2005

Time allowed for this paper: 2 hours, 10.00 a.m. - 12 noon

Write essays on TWO of the following subjects

1. 2.

Discuss the role of the pathologist in the investigation of a death in police custody. A young man is found dead, with obvious injuries to his face and trunk, in a pub car park. It is alleged that he may have been kicked or stamped. Discuss the findings at post-mortem examination which may be of value in the investigation of the death. Discuss the role of the pathologist in the planning and conduct of an exhumation.

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PART II PATHOLOGY - Paper 2 11th January, 2005

Time allowed for this paper: 2 hours, 1.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

Only FOUR questions to be answered

1. Discuss current views on the shaken baby syndrome. 2. Write notes on: (a) (b) (c) Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) Temazepam Methylenedioxymethamfetamine (MDMA)

3. How would you differentiate between suicidal and homicidal cut throat wounds? 4. Describe the techniques which should be employed in a case of suspected fatal compression of the neck. 5. Discuss the pathological findings which may be associated with asbestos exposure. 6. Discuss the pathologist's role following a major transportation incident with multiple fatalities.