DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE

Msc-Forensic

The department at UWU shall

  • provides the services of Forensic Pathology (Postmortem examination) and Clinical Forensic Medicine services to the police areas of the city of Badulla. The services of the department are extended to professionals in myriad fields as well as to the general public.
  •  Train the undergraduates and postgraduates of Medicine and professionals in the legal fraternity and law enforcement authorities and in fields related to forensic medicine.
    As the department firmly believes that research holds a key for the betterment of the services it provides, it will involve in many research projects as well.
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Department of Forensic Medicine

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Standard Operational Procedure
Department of Forensic Medicine
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SOP on Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) of an Alleged Raped Victim for Medico-Legal Purposes

This SOP provides a standardized, ethical, sensitive, and legally acceptable method for the medico-legal examination, evidence collection, management, documentation, referral, and reporting of alleged rape victims.

1.3 MB June 15, 2026
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SOP on Clinical Examination of an Alleged Drunken Person for Medico-Legal Purposea

This SOP provides a standardized, legally defensible, and scientifically sound method for examining individuals suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, ensuring Proper administration of justice, Accurate clinical documentation, Protection of the examinee’s legal rights.

1.9 MB June 15, 2026
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SOP for End Appointment Clinical Examination

1.9 MB June 3, 2026
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