[The role of a forensic medicine expert in criminal proceedings].
The author describes actual cases from his practice as a policeman. He also presents the opinions of well-known and highly valued forensic medicine experts and lawyers about the discussed criminal cases. Drawing from his longtime experience, the author analyses the cooperation between forensic medicine experts and prosecution bodies in offences against life and health. He deals mainly with the role played by a forensic medicine expert in formulating possible versions of the event and establishing a direction the investigation should follow. The author's practice shows that it is only a good cooperation with a forensic medicine expert that can ensure a correct, fast and successful investigation.
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Z Zakładu Kryminologii, Wiktymologii i Kryminalistyki Uniwersytetu Opolskiego w Opolu.
D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010819:Physician's Role; D011044:Poland; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence