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[Between clinical and forensic imaging : Differences, similarities and legal framework].

[Between clinical and forensic imaging : Differences, similarities and legal framework].

Authors :
Bruch GM
Schäffer B
Sabel BO
Source :
Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany) [Radiologie (Heidelb)] 2024 Nov; Vol. 64 (11), pp. 830-836. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 22.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Clinical imaging uses a variety of medical imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor diseases, injuries and other health conditions. These include X‑ray images, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. These procedures are used to make accurate diagnoses and plan the best possible treatment for patients. Forensic imaging, in contrast, is used in both living and deceased persons in the context of criminal investigations. Postmortem forensic imaging techniques, such as postmortem CT (PMCT) and postmortem CT angiography (PMCTA), include some of the same procedures used in clinical imaging. An important difference between clinical and forensic imaging is the purpose and context in which the imaging studies are used. In addition, radiological procedures, such as angiography, need to be adapted and modified in the post-mortem setting. From a legal perspective clinical and forensic imaging must strictly adhere to privacy and procedural guidelines. Forensic images often need to be admissible as evidence in court, which places specific requirements on the quality, authenticity and documentation of images. In the case of living individuals, there must be a valid indication and consent from the patient. Consent must also fundamentally be obtained for post-mortem examinations, e.g. from the public prosecutor's office.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Medizin Verlag GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature.)

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
2731-7056
Volume :
64
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39174666
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-024-01361-6