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    The lecture covered several topics related to Filipino physicians, medical malpractice laws, examining physical injuries, and determining causes of death from a medico-legal perspective. Key cases were discussed to illustrate principles of medical malpractice from the Medical Act of 1959 and amendments. Types of injuries to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities were outlined. Guidelines for classifying and documenting wounds, as well as rules on DNA evidence and examining gunshot wounds and rape injuries, were reviewed. Determining causes of death from an examination was also addressed.

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    The lecture covered several topics related to Filipino physicians, medical malpractice laws, examining physical injuries, and determining causes of death from a medico-legal perspective. Key cases were discussed to illustrate principles of medical malpractice from the Medical Act of 1959 and amendments. Types of injuries to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities were outlined. Guidelines for classifying and documenting wounds, as well as rules on DNA evidence and examining gunshot wounds and rape injuries, were reviewed. Determining causes of death from an examination was also addressed.

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    LEGMED LECTURE 1, September 8, 2020

    PROF. NELSON LOGRONIO

    I. The Filipino Physician


    II. Medical Act of 1959 as amended by RA 4224 and RA 5946
    III. Medical Malpractice
    a. Ramos v. CA (G.R. No. 124354, 2002)
    b. Carlos Borromeo v. Family Care Hospital (G.R. No. 191018, 2016)
    c. Casampung v. Cortejo (G.R. No. 171127, March 11, 2015)
    d. Professional Services v. Agana (G.R. 126297, 2008)
    IV. Human Body Examination
    a. Head and Neck Injuries
    b. Chest Injuries
    c. Abdominal Injuries
    d. Extremities
    V. Medico-legal Aspects Physical Injuries
    a. Medico-legal classification of Wounds
    b. Medico-legal documentation of injuries
    c. Rules on DNA Evidence
    d. Gunshot Wound Injuries
    e. Rape injuries
    VI. Medico-legal Aspects of Death

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