On the necessity of a single approach to written medical expert conclusions
https://doi.org/10.20538/1682-0363-2019-3-155-163
Abstract
The aim of the study was to study the available approaches to the formulation and quality control of forensic medical expert conclusions. We have studied the literature sources containing recommendations on drawing up expert opinions and improving their quality. After a selection of scientific publications and publications on the subject matter with the help of a descriptive method, the article presents the existing approaches to this problem. As a result of the conducted research, the absence of any general objective requirements for expert conclusions was revealed. The development of unified standards for writing and the definition of “signs of quality” of expert conclusions is a promising task of forensic science and practice, the solution of which will improve the quality of examinations.
About the Authors
I. A. Evteeva
Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination of the Department of Public Health of the City of Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD, Forensic Doctor,
3, Tarny Proezd, Moscow, 115516
S. V. Shigeev
Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination of the Department of Public Health of the City of Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
DMSc, Head of the Bureau,
3, Tarny Proezd, Moscow, 115516
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Evteeva I.A., Shigeev S.V. On the necessity of a single approach to written medical expert conclusions. Bulletin of Siberian Medicine. 2019;18(3):155-163. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20538/1682-0363-2019-3-155-163
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