Citation

Thomsen JL. J. Clin. Pathol. 2000; 53(8): 569-572.

Affiliation

Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. jthomsen@health.sdu.dk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11002757

PMCID

PMC1762934

Abstract

The objective and unbiased statement is much valued in international work against human rights abuses. Pathologists play an increasingly important role. In this article, this role is illustrated by examples and the international set of rules is described. It is emphasised that under no circumstances should physicians assist in procedures, such as torture, which can weaken a human being. There is ongoing research into the sequelae of torture, both by gross and microscopic examination and in the living and dead victims.

Language: en