The medico‐legal report in emergency medicine

Simon Young; David Wells

doi:10.1111/j.1442-2026.1995.tb00329.x

The medico‐legal report in emergency medicine

Simon Young, David Wells

Department of Forensic Medicine

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The preparation of a medico‐legal report is an exercise in communication between the emergency physician and the legal system. A proper request and informed consent are essential prior to commencing report preparation. A structured format incorporating elements of background information, medical history, physical examination, specimens obtained, treatment provided and opinion is suggested. 1995 Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	233-236
Number of pages	4
Journal	Emergency Medicine
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2026.1995.tb00329.x
Publication status	Published - Dec 1995

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