Forensic Medicine Section

The practice of emergency medicine has encountered with increasing frequency the specialty of forensic science. Emergency physicians are now expected to know how to gather and preserve evidence from our patients that are victims of gun shot/stab wounds, pediatric sexual assault, physical abuse or neglect. Patients that are victims of sexual assault (including drug facilitated), domestic violence, and elder abuse also require unique skills for competent medico-legal evaluation.

July 28, 2024

July 2024 - Message from the Chair

Section Updates & Accomplishments from Chair Dr. Judith Linden: Educational Offerings, Section Meeting at ACEP24 and Upcoming Section Election--Now Accepting Nominations to Join our Leadership Team!

March 15, 2024

Becoming a Forensic Medicine Expert Witness Webinar

Dr. Dan Field, a veteran emergency physician, forensic medicine expert witness, and the CMO of MDstaffers, delivered a presentation on "Becoming a Forensic Medicine Expert Witness."

December 4, 2023

Written version of ALS Presentation by Dr. Green and Attorney Fineman

This document was prepared by Dr. William Green and Attorney Gerald Fineman to serve as a written version of the presentation that was originally given on August 1, 2023 to the Forensic Section of the...

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