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Forensic Medicine Logbook for MBBS

The document outlines a logbook for Phase II and Phase III MBBS students at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, focusing on Forensic Medicine and Toxicology as per the revised Competency Based Curriculum. It emphasizes integrated teaching, skill development, and self-directed learning while providing guidelines for students to document their clinical experiences and reflections. The logbook also includes assessment criteria based on attendance, participation, and quality of reflections.

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Forensic Medicine Logbook for MBBS

The document outlines a logbook for Phase II and Phase III MBBS students at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, focusing on Forensic Medicine and Toxicology as per the revised Competency Based Curriculum. It emphasizes integrated teaching, skill development, and self-directed learning while providing guidelines for students to document their clinical experiences and reflections. The logbook also includes assessment criteria based on attendance, participation, and quality of reflections.

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Maharashtra University of Health Sciences,

Nashik

FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGYLOGBOOK for


PHASE II and PHASE III (Part 1) MBBS STUDENTS AS PER
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

First Edition: 2021

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Preface
The National Medical Commission has revised the undergraduate medical
education curriculum so that the Indian Medical Graduate (IMG) is able to
recognize “Health for all” as a national goal. He/she should also be able to
fulfil his/her societal obligations. The revised curriculum has specified the
competencies that a student must attain and clearly defined teaching learning
strategies for the same. With this goal in mind, integrated teaching, skill
development, AETCOM and self-directed learning have been introduced. There
would be emphasis on communication skills, basic clinical skills and
professionalism. There is a paradigm shift from the traditional didactic
classroom-based teaching to learning environments where there is emphasis
on learning by exploring, questioning, applying, discussing, analysing,
reflecting, collaborating and doing. The recognition of this need is enshrined by
a greatly enhanced allocation of time to these methods and also the
assessment techniques. With this view in mind the log book has been designed
as per the guidelines of Competency Based Curriculum.

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Name of the College
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Admission Year: ____________

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that,
Mr/Ms.______________________________________________________
Roll No. ________ has satisfactorily attended/completed all assignments
mentioned in this logbook as per the guidelines prescribed by National
Medical Commission, India for Phase II & Phase III (Part 1) MBBS Competency
Based Curriculum in the subject of FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY.

Date: ___/___/______
Place: _____________

Teacher In-charge Professor and Head


Department of FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY

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Instructions
1) This logbook is prepared as per the guidelines of NMC for implementation of
Competency based curriculum for Phase II MBBS and Phage III Part one
students in the subject of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
2) Students are instructed to keep their logbook entries up to date.
3) Students are expected to write minimum 2 reflections on any two activities
each of Clinical Forensic Medicine skills & Self-Directed Learning (SDL).
4) Students also have to write reflections on AETCOM Module - Reflections
should be structured using the following guiding questions:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)
 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)
 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that
you can handle this type of situation?)
5) The logbook assessment will be based on multiple factors like
 Attendance
 Active participation in the sessions
 Timely completions
 Quality of write up of reflections
 Overall presentation

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INDEX

Status
Signature of
Sr. No Description Page No’s Complete/
Teacher
Incomplete
Clinical Forensic
1
Medicine Skills
Self-Directed
Learning,
2
Seminars, Projects,
Quizzes
3 AETCOM Module
Attendance
4
Records
Records of Internal
5
Assessment

* AETCOM – Competencies for IMG, 2018, Medical Council of India.

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Record of Clinical Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Skills
Subject: Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Phase II & Phase III part I
MBBS

Sub Item: Practicals (Student Lab.) / Practicals(Forensic Medicine & Toxicology) / Vertical Integration
/ Early Clinical Exposure / Seminar / Self Directed Learning

Competency Name of Date Attempt Rating Decision Initial Feedbac


# addressed Activity completed at Below (B) of faculty of k
: dd- activity expectation Complete facult Received
mmyyyy First or s Meets (M) d (C) y and Initial of
Only (F) expectation Repeat (R) date learne
Repeat s Exceeds Remedial
(R) (E) (Re)
Remedia expectation
l (Re) s OR
Numerical
Score
FM To record and
14.20 certify dying
declaration in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM To give expert
14.22 medical/
medico-legal
evidence in
Court of law
FM Demonstrate
14.9 examination of
& present an
opinion after
examination of
skeletal
remains in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM Conduct and
14.4 prepare report
of estimation of
age of a person
for medico-
legal and other
purposes &
prepare
medico-legal
report in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM Demonstrate the
14.2 correct

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technique of
clinical
examination in a
suspected case
of poisoning &
prepare medico-
legal report in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM Assist and
14.3 demonstrate
the proper
technique in
collecting,
preserving and
dispatch of the
exhibits in a
suspected case
of poisoning,
along with
clinical
examination
FM Demonstrate
14.6 and interpret
medico-legal
aspects from
examination of
hair (human &
animal) fibre,
semen & other
biologicalfluids
FM Demonstrate &
14.7 identify that a
particular stain
is blood and
identify the
species of
itsorigin
FM Demonstrate
14.8 the correct
technique to
perform and
identify ABO
&RH blood
group of
aperson
FM To collect,
14.21 preserve, seal
and dispatch
exhibits for
DNA-Finger
printing using
various formats
of different
laboratories.
FM To examine &

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14.16 prepare
medico-legal
report of drunk
person in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM To identify &
14.17 draw medico-
legal inference
from common
poisons e.g.
dhatura, castor,
cannabis,
opium, aconite
copper
sulphate,
pesticides
compounds,
marking nut,
oleander, Nux
vomica, abrus
seeds, Snakes,
capsicum,
calotropis, lead
compounds &
tobacco.
FM Examine and
14.1 prepare Medico-
legal report of
an injured
person with
different
etiologies in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM Conduct &
14.5 prepare post-
mortem
examination
report of varied
etiologies (at
least 15) in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM Demonstrate
14.10 ability to identify
& prepare
medicolegal
inference from
specimens
obtained from
various types of
injuries e.g.
contusion,
abrasion,

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laceration,
firearm wounds,
burns, head
injury and
fracture ofbone
FM To identify &
14.11 describe
weapons of
medicolegal
importance
which are
commonly used
e.g. lathi, knife,
kripan, axe,
gandasa, gupti,
farsha, dagger,
bhalla, razor
&stick.
Able to prepare
report of the
weapons
brought by
police and to
give opinion
regarding
injuries present
on the person as
described in
injury report/
PM report so as
to connect
weapon with the
injuries.
(Prepare injury
report/ PM
report must be
provided to
connect the
weapon with the
injuries)
FM Describe the
14.12 contents and
structure of
bullet and
cartridges used
& to provide
medico-legal
interpretation
from these
FM To estimate the
14.13 age of foetus by
post-mortem
examination
FM To examine &
14.14 prepare report
of an alleged
accused in

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rape/unnatural
sexual offence
in a simulated/
supervised
environment
FM To examine &
14.15 prepare
medico-legal
report of a
victim of sexual
offence/unnatu
ral sexual
offence in a
simulated/
supervised
environment
FM To examine &
14.18 prepare
medico-legal
report of a
person in
police, judicial
custody or
referred by
Court of Law
and violation of
human rights as
requirement of
NHRC, who has
been brought
for medical
examination
FM To identify &
14.19 prepare
medico-legal
inference from
histo
pathological
slides of
Myocardial
Infarction,
pneumonitis,
tuberculosis,
brain infarct,
liver cirrhosis,
brain
haemorrhage,
bone fracture,
Pulmonary
oedema, brain
oedema, soot
particles,
diatoms &
wound healing

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Reflection on Clinical FORENSIC MEDICINE Skills
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on Clinical FORENSIC MEDICINE Skills
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on Clinical FORENSIC MEDICINE Skills
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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2. Self-Directed Learning (SDL), Seminars, Tutorials, Projects,
Quizzes

Self-Directed Learning,
Signature of
[Link] Seminars, Tutorials, Date
Teacher
Projects, Quizzes

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Reflection on Self- Directed Learning (SDL) activities
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on Self- Directed Learning (SDL) activities
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on Self- Directed Learning (SDL) activities
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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3: AETCOM Module

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Reflection on AETCOM module
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on AETCOM module
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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Reflection on AETCOM module
Name of the session:
Name of the faculty member/ presenter:
Date: Time: Duration:
Specific learning objectives of the session:
1)
2)
3)
Teaching Learning Methods:
 What happened? (What did you learn from this experience)

 So what? (What are the applications of this learning)

 What next? (What knowledge or skills do you need to develop so that


you can handle this type of situation?)

Signature of Teacher-in- charge

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4A: Attendance Record of the Student

Theory Practical Signature of Signature of


Sr. No Phase
(%) (%) the Student the Teacher

A Phase II

B Phase III – Part - I

C OVER ALL
ATTENDANCE

Note: Above information is for the benefit of students and parents. In case of any
discrepancy departmental record will be treated as final.

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SECTION 4B: Details of attending extra classes [For poor attendance
(if any)]

Signature of Signature of
[Link] Date Period Total hrs
student Teacher

Total hours
Note: Above information is for the benefit of students and parents. In case of any
discrepancy departmental record will be treated as final.

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Section 5. Records of Internal Assessment Examinations
Records of Internal Assessment examinations

Practical
Signature of Signature of
[Link] Exam Theory including
student Teacher
viva
I Internal
1 / 50 / 50
Assessment
II Internal
2 / 50 / 50
Assessment
III Internal
3 / 50 / 50
Assessment
IV Internal
4 Assessment /100 /100
(Prelim)
Internal
4 Assessment / 250 / 250
marks
Betterment
5 / 100 / 100
exam
Final
6 Internal / 250 / 250
Assessment
Final
Internal
7 Assessment
(After
Conversion)
Note: Above information is for the benefit of students and parents. In case of any
discrepancy departmental record will be treated as final.

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Common questions

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Competencies include recording and certifying dying declarations, giving expert medico-legal evidence, examining skeletal remains, conducting age estimations, performing clinical examinations in cases of poisoning, collecting and preserving forensic evidence, identifying biological fluids, and conducting post-mortem exams. These skills are developed in both simulated and supervised environments and are critical for medico-legal interpretations .

The AETCOM module differs from traditional approaches by directly addressing attitudes, ethics, and communication skills necessary for medical practice beyond technical abilities. It aims to develop competencies that include effective communication, empathy, ethical decision-making, and professional behavior. These competencies are crucial for meeting societal obligations and improving patient-doctor relationships .

The Competency Based Curriculum implemented by the NMC emphasizes learning over teaching by promoting skills such as communication, clinical skills, and professionalism through integrated teaching strategies. Unlike traditional didactic learning, CBC focuses on learning by questioning, exploring, and reflecting. This shift enhances the learning experience by providing more time to skill development and practical application, thus aligning medical education with real-world scenarios and societal needs .

The curriculum facilitates this by teaching students the techniques to collect, preserve, and interpret biological samples such as hair, semen, and blood stains. Learning to draw medico-legal inferences from these samples is crucial for medical graduates as it equips them with the skills to aid in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, thereby fulfilling a critical social and legal role .

Conducting post-mortem examinations on varied etiologies allows students to understand the diverse causes and mechanisms of death, which is essential for forensic investigations. This practice improves the accuracy of identifying cause of death and supports the application of forensic evidence in legal inquests, thereby enhancing the integrity of medico-legal practices and contributing to justice .

The curriculum integrates learning on the medico-legal aspects of common poisons by requiring students to identify poisons, such as dhatura and aconite, and draw medico-legal inferences from them. This process develops critical thinking by challenging students to apply toxicological knowledge in a legal context, understand interactions of different toxins, and use forensic evidence to support legal arguments or defenses .

Students are encouraged to write structured reflections on their learning activities in forensic medicine and toxicology, using guiding questions that prompt them to describe the learning experience, consider its applications, and identify future learning needs. These reflections are required for clinical skills, self-directed learning, and the AETCOM module. This structured reflection method emphasizes critical thinking and application of learned concepts .

Integrating these skills through simulation allows students to practice and hone their abilities in a controlled setting that mimics real-world scenarios. This approach enhances decision-making, problem-solving, and adaptability, which are crucial for responding effectively to actual cases. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that students are better prepared for clinical and forensic responsibilities .

Skills developed through examinations of simulated sexual offense cases include preparing medico-legal reports, identifying injuries, understanding the nuances of consent and legal definitions, and documenting evidence properly. These skills are essential for accurately reporting and interpreting findings in court, thus supporting the pursuit of justice and ensuring legal processes are informed by accurate medical evidence .

Self-directed learning allows students to take responsibility for their education by engaging in activities such as seminars, projects, and quizzes. Progress in SDL is assessed through reflections, completion of activities, and demonstrated understanding in seminars and quizzes. The focus is on motivating students to explore areas of personal interest within forensic medicine, enhancing their intrinsic motivation and critical thinking skills .

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