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KMID : 0377220010260020057
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Medical Journal of Chosun Univercity
2001 Volume.26 No. 2 p.57 ~ p.65
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A review of medical examination system for legal autopsy in Korea and China
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Hyun Yong-Bae
Lim Sung-Chul
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Abstract
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Background and objectives : The warrant system is originated from concept of the due process of law guaranteed by the Constitution and the warrant is a fundamental model to guarantee all human rights. However, in the aspects of legal autopsy it has some drawbacks because of overemphasis of the formalities prescribed by law. Sometimes it hampers to find the substantial truth. Thus, the authors want to find some solutions.
Materials and methods : The authors review the medical examination system for legal autopsy in Korea and China, compare them each other, and try to find some suggestions.
Results : There are big differences of warrant system for legal autopsy between Korean and Chinese. Moreover there is some merits in Chinese system.
Conclusion : The authors propose some alternative methods to replace the Korean warrant system for legal autopsy.
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KEYWORD
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Warrant system, Legal autopsy, Medical examination, Korea, China
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