Robotic surgery: Consent and medico-legal aspect Vijayanath V, Joel V, Priyadharsan S, K. R. Kesavan Bharathi Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine, 2024 Robotic surgery has rapidly evolving as a ground-breaking field in medicine, revolutionizing surgical practices across various specialties like oncology, urology, gynaecology, bariatric surgery.Despite its benefits, the adoption of surgery faces significant medicolegal challenges. This article develops into the underexplored legal implications of robotic surgery and identifies distinct medicolegal problems. The article highlights the need for comprehensive guidelines, regulations, and training programs to navigate the medico legal aspects of robotic surgery effectively, thereby unlocking its full potential for the future development.
Forensic Psychiatry Ambika Prasad Patra, T. Neithiya, V. Vijayanath Medical Jurisprudence and Clinical Forensic Medicine an Indian Perspective, 2023 This chapter aims to bridge the gap in perception between lawyers and medical jurists, psychiatrists, and behavioural sciences experts like forensic psychiatry, forensic psychology, forensic neurology, etc. It helps the judiciary and the police in medicolegal to resolve the problems associated with personality, sexual and psychological disorders, homicides, fixing the criminal responsibility or the testamentary capacity, marriage and divorce disputes due to mental illness, matters related to the hospitalisation of mentally ill patients, etc. The information here are relevant not only to criminal cases but also to civil cases involving mentally ill persons, as well as the legislative, regulatory, and risk assessment issues of the psychiatry cases. The chapter highlights are the basics of the human mind, an unsound mind, and related manifestations, as well as the role of the doctor in restraining/management of a mentally ill and the laws/statutes/guidelines for psychiatrists under the Mental Health Act 2017.
Psychosis in alcohol addicts V Vijayanath, M R Anitha Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2020 Psychosis is the commonly reported psychiatric condition in the psychiatry department. With the social and some traditional ways of treating this psychosis is by consuming alcohol. But many of them are not aware that alcohol itself can take them into psychotic conditions. To make the differentiation between the real psychosis patient and those who are victim of psychosis by consuming alcohol in heavy quantity. The study is to know the possibility of alcohol induced psychosis reporting without really knowing the fact that alcohol can also induce psychosis. This was a clinic-based cross-sectional descriptive study. The study consisted of 1000 alcoholdependent patients. The main aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of alcohol-induced psychosis in society among the alcohol users. The mean age of the sample was 30.74 years and the majority of the patients were below 40 years. The majority of the patients were males (92%), married (88%), Hindus (92%). The majority were from below class II socioeconomic class as per the classification by Prasad. About 68% of patients initiated the consumption of alcohol between the age group of 30-40 years. About 52% were consuming alcohol for a period between 10-20 years. Female alcoholics had later age initiation of alcohol consumption, long duration of alcohol consumption and longer years consumption prior to becoming alcohol dependent. Alcohol-induced psychosis was present in 37% of patients. The age at initiation of alcohol consumption, the duration of consumption, and the duration of consumption prior to becoming dependent did not have any bearing on the onset of alcohol-induced psychosis.
Personality disorders in alcohol dependence syndrome individuals V Vijayanath, MR Anitha Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2016 This was a clinic based cross sectional descriptive study. The study consisted of 1000 alcohol dependent patients. The main aim of the study was to find out the personality profiles in alcohol dependent patients. The mean age of the sample was 30.74 years and majority of the patients were below 40 years. Majority of the patients were males (92%), married (88%) & Hindus (92%). They had 8 mean years of education. The majority were from below class II socioeconomic class.
Determination of stature from mandible among Bagalkot population S N Vijayamahantesh, V Vijayanath Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2014 Establishing the individuality of an unidentified or mutilated body is a challenging task in the forensic practice. In the current study an effort was made to find out the feasibility estimation of stature from mandibluar arch length (MAL) as measured at autopsy between prominent landmarks. Statistical analysis of the data collected from 65 individuals was done to find out the relationship between of MAL with that of stature and to derive a regression equation formula. By using this formula we can calculate the stature of an individual using mandible with small error.
Deaths due to fatal road traffic accidents a retrospective study Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2013
Socioeconomic status and oral health inequity in Karnataka Jayachandra Megalamanegowdru, Vijayanath V Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2013 Various studies conducted across the world have reported that people belonging to lower socioeconomic groups compared to higher socioeconomic groups have poorer oral health status. Studies conducted in India conversely are inconclusive and provide conflicting evidence. Most of the studies on oral health inequalities in India have stressed socioeconomic status (SES) as an important determinant of oral health. Inequalities in socioeconomic status underlie many health disparities in the world, including oral health. Occupational status, income and education are intrinsically related. In general, the population groups those suffer the worst oral health status are also those that have the highest poverty rates and the lowest education.
Determination of height from percutaneous tibial length among Bagalkot population Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2013
Cross sectional study of road traffic accidents with forensic autopsy view at Davangere Karnataka B S Satish Babu, G M Raju, V Vijayanath Medico Legal Update, 2013 Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is any vehicular accident occurring on the roadway this includes collision of an automobile with a pedestrian, another automobile or with a non-automobile on the roadway/fall from a moving vehicle causing injuries or death of involved individuals.
A Study to assess the morbidity pattern among school going children of Gulbarga city S R Nigudgi, Venkatesh M Patil, S G Tenglikar, B Shrinivasreddy, V Vijayanath Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2013 Health of a child is a growing concern all over with rapid economic growth and social changes both in developed and developing parts of the world. School children form an important vulnerable segment of population and constitute about 20% of total population of India. Majority of the health problems affecting school children are preventable by promotion of hygienic practices.
Dengue and its co infections: A six months study Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Effect of two tongue cleaning methods on oral mutans streptococci level Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
Assessment of knowledge & practices among teachers regarding school health programme Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
Clinical use and safety of medical method of first trimester abortion Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
A two year study of polycystic ovary syndrome in Davangere, Karnataka Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
A pilot syudy of relation of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic disorder in Davangere, Karnataka Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
Clinicomycological study of dermatophytosis in tertiary care hospital Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus amongst the patients in burns unit Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in a sample of pregnant women in Davangere: Survey by antibody detection Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Inducible clindamycin resistance, glycopeptide resistance and mupirocin resistance in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from clinical samples Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Intestinal protozoal and helminthic parasitic infections in immunocompromised individuals Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2012
Cephalic index of the western Indian population: A preliminary study Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 2012
Post-operative pulmonary complications after elective abdominal surgery Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2012
Epidemiology of burns in Manipal-5 year retrospective study Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2012
A study of anti-inflammatory activity of azadirachta indica (Neem) root in Wistar albino rats Medico Legal Update, 2012
Study of imipenem resistant metallo- beta-lactamase positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa from burns wound infections, environmental sources and impact of infection control measures in a burns care center Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Forensic view on aluminium phosphide poisoning Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2011
Study of bacteriological profile in ventilator associated pneumonia Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
The influence of metallo-beta-lactamase production and predisposing risk factors on mortality in Pseudomonas aeruginosa nosocomial infections Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Study of imipenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and associated predisposing risk factors in a rural tertiary care hospital Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
A clinical and microbiological study of urinary tract infection in patients following instrumentation Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Alcohol and crime behaviour Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2011
Blood and component usage in trauma patients Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2011
Mis-leading entry wound of electricity - A rare case report Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2011
Nanotechnology - The flip side of the coin? Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2011
Tuberculosis of intercostal lymphnode Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2011
Study of imipenem resistant metallo-beta-lactamase positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa from different hospital environmental sources Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Isolation and identification of dermatophytes Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Bacteriological study of chronic osteomyelitis Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Dengue duo rapid test: A valuable screening test for dengue outbreak Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in chronic osteomyelitis Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in diagnostic patients and blood donors in and around davangere Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Patterns of suicidal deaths in Gulbarga region of Karnataka Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2011
Burns and burning issue Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2011
Psychological and personality disorders in suicide attempters Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2011
Study of incidence, innervation and clinical importance of axillary arch of langer Medico Legal Update, 2011
Seroprevalence of HSV-2 in patients attending STD clinic Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2011
Juvenile delinquency Biomedical Research, 2010
Irrational drug utilization in urology unit Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Nanotechnology – The flip side of the coin Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2010
Rare survival by shot gun injury Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Isolation of coagulase negative Staphylococcus from different clinical specimens Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2010
Forensic assessment of alcohol abuse Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 2010
The existing legal framework of AIDS and the need for change Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 2010
A five year (1998-2002) study of burns at Gulberga, Karnataka Medico Legal Update, 2010
Burns and burning issue in Gulberga, Karnataka Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Establishing correlation of left bare foot print length while walking and stature in females-forensic aspects Medico Legal Update, 2010
Forensic aspects of epilepsy Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 2010
Study of cephalic index in students from different regions of India Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Child witness in today's courts Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2010
Mask of malingering International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2009
Comparative study of irrational drug utilization in the management of renal failure in urology unit & medicine unit International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2009
Infantile sexuality and psycho-sexual development Journal of South India Medicolegal Association, 2009
Terms of suicide Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2009
Do's & don'ts in postmortem examination Medico Legal Update, 2009
Genital self- mutilation in a case of erectile disorder - A case report Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2009
Autopsy profile in cases of hanging Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2009
