Submited on: 08 Dec 2010 07:02:59 AM GMT
Published on: 08 Dec 2010 08:42:51 PM GMT
 
Faculty reduction in Forensic Medicine in India
Posted by Dr. Prateek Rastogi on 31 Dec 2011 09:18:41 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Partly
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? No
  • Other Comments:

    This article brings out a burning and much debated issue among medical fraternity in India.

    My suggestion is that for more impact author should mention previous strength of faculty in the subject for 50,100,150,200,250 admissions and then compare it with reduced strength.

     

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    6 years experience in forensic medicine and toxicology

  • How to cite:  Rastogi P .Faculty reduction in Forensic Medicine in India[Review of the article 'Reduction In The Required Number Of Faculty Of Forensic Medicine In Medical Colleges Of India ' by D'Souza D].WebmedCentral 2010;2(12):WMCRW001320
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Partly
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    6. This paper highlights the status of Forensic Medicine in India and its future. The international audience would have little interest in it. However it is of definite value for the Forensic Faculty in India.

  • Competing interests:
    None
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Teaching exxperience in Forensic Medicine of 7 years.

  • How to cite:  Chattopadhyay S .Reduction in the required number of faculty of Forensic Medicine i Medical Colleges of India[Review of the article 'Reduction In The Required Number Of Faculty Of Forensic Medicine In Medical Colleges Of India ' by D'Souza D].WebmedCentral 2010;2(12):WMCRW001273
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Review Category 1. Great initiative to highlight a relevant cause embarking negligence in medical education in India.

    Review Category 6. Suggestion:: Title can be changed. It will have more impact through a question asked.

    >> "Why is Indian Judiciary Ignoring the Importance of FORENSICS in Medical Education??"

  • Competing interests:
    None
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am having 5 years of Academic and Industrial Experience in Research/Discovery Informatics, focussed on Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Biotech, Healthcare and Para-medical sector. 

  • How to cite:  Arora S .Reduction In The Required Number Of Faculty Of Forensic Medicine In Medical Colleges Of India[Review of the article 'Reduction In The Required Number Of Faculty Of Forensic Medicine In Medical Colleges Of India ' by D'Souza D].WebmedCentral 2010;1(12):WMCRW00215
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? No
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Importance of Forensic medicine

    2. It also helps the students to equip with Laws in relation to medical practice and basics of ethics, negligence aspects & consent formalities. These are must for etical & legal practice with confidence of facing litigations & frivolous charges.

    4. Adverse effects due to reduction in the members of faculty

    4.1 If UG strength is of 70 or so, we have to divide them into two batches for effective practical teaching.If faculty is only two, it becommes impossible to handle.Often on practical day, we may have theory class precceding practical.

    4.3 The faculty reduction infuture shall worsen because no body will come forward to take up this subject. This shall result in furthe worsening of standard and deteriration of medico-legal services. There shall be no minimum four examiners to conduct university examinations in future.

    5. The subject training must be made mandatory to interns and refresher course to Government doctors, medical officers of private hospitals. India being a vast country, one can not ignore training of UG with Forensic medicne who shall join Government & private sector hospitals and deal with medico-legal cases.

  • Competing interests:
    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Medical teacher in Forensic medicine from last 25 years.

  • How to cite:  Mestri S C.Reduction in the required number of faculty of Forensic medicine in medical colleges of india[Review of the article 'Reduction In The Required Number Of Faculty Of Forensic Medicine In Medical Colleges Of India ' by D'Souza D].WebmedCentral 2010;1(12):WMCRW00214
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