The Medico-legal journal
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The Medico-legal journal · Sep 2019
Case ReportsThe use of torus palatinus in the identification of unknown skeletal remains.
Torus palatinus (TP) is a benign, bony outgrowth located on the hard palate. Variation in this trait occurs, ranging from absent to a protuberance several millimeters in length. ⋯ This case utilised the unique morphology of a TP after surgical invention to identify the unknown skeletal remains of a woman missing for six years. Even though there is still much unknown regarding the aetiology, occurrence and prevalence of TP, this study demonstrates the usefulness of anatomical variants in the identification of unknown skeletal remains.
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This article considers situations where treatment is refused and whether this is reasonable taking into account statutory duties, efficacy of treatment, the role and advice of NICE, local and general resources. What should be the priorities for treatment? Eligibility for treatment, the economic case for an early intervention and/or preventative medicine, caesarean sections, human rights, examples from the cases.
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The Medico-legal journal · Sep 2018
What can be done to reduce the damages, costs and fees paid out by the NHS for claims for clinical negligence?
This article considers different approaches with a view to reducing NHS legal costs and damages for clinical failures on the basis that these are out of control and reducing resources for the treatment of current and future patients.
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Department of Health is consulting on opt-in or opt-out for organ donation for transplantation. Merits and demerits. Cooperation between doctors and the family is essential.