International Journal of Medical Justice

Scientific Correspondence: Special Rights for Cancer Patients in Saudi Arabia

Imran Sabri — 2023-12-15

Abstract: Patients' rights have always been a delicate topic that is addressed globally. Any nation's number of lawsuits brought against medical professionals is influenced by the rights granted to patients by the authorities. It can be assumed that, as more rights are given there might be more violations and subsequent legal litigation cases. In this scenario, granting patients less rights would result in a violation of their fundamental human rights. The question that bothers the authorities is how much optimum rights are given to patient population which limits the amount of fallacious legal litigations, without hampering basic human rights. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health established the Patients Bill for Rights and Responsibilities in 2006 and defined patient rights as the laws and regulations that the healthcare system must uphold and defend for patients and their families [1, 2, 5]. In this manuscript, the authors are presenting special legal rights given to cancer patients in Saudi Arabia. According to the authors, patients in Saudi Arabia have very balanced legal rights on a number of fronts. In Saudi Arabia Patients with cancer, AIDS, mental health patients, women's health, companion rights, and even visitor rights are all well documented in Patients Rights and responsibility Bill prescribed by Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. In the end, it is determined that Saudi Arabia has excellent documentation, protection, and application of patient rights including legal rights of cancer patients. It is also concluded that Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia is very serious in terms of Cancer Patient Rights.

Introduction: Patients' rights have always been a delicate topic that is addressed globally. Any nation's number of lawsuits brought against medical professionals is influenced by the rights granted to patients by the authorities. It can be assumed that as more rights are given there might be more violations and subsequent legal litigation cases. In this situation, granting patients less rights would might result in a violation of their fundamental human rights. The question that bothers the authorities is how much optimum rights are given to population which limits the amount of fallacious legal litigations without hampering basic human rights. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health established the Patients Bill for Rights and Responsibilities in 2006 and defined patient rights as the laws and regulations that the healthcare system must uphold and defend for patients and their families [1, 2, 5]. Despite the low cancer incidence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [15], the rights of cancer patients are specifically addressed in details in this legal bill. Apart from general rights right of reproduction, Pregnancy, genetic testing, right to work and Pain treatment were also protected. There is special provision for Rights of Young Cancer patients.

Case Report: Dyadic death - a case report

A Haricharan — 2023-12-15

Abstract: The death of two individuals in tandem or the suicide of the perpetrator after committing murder is defined as dyadic death. Though rarely seen, dyadic death is a tragic form of premeditated violence. The common agents used in such deaths include firearms, poisoning, hanging, drowning, etc., of which hanging and poisoning are considered as the preferred methods in India. The present case report is that of a family in which the father killed his two small children and tried to kill himself and his wife. It has been presented considering the uncommon occurrence of such cases in this part of the country as well as the heinous nature of crime and the uncommon weapon of offence used.

Editorial: Research Vs Publication Business

Imran Sabri — 2023-12-24

Research means the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. In other words, we can say that adding new knowledge to the presently acquired knowledge is research. Publication Business is the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution. The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution. If we keep research in one hand and publication business in other hand, we can easily differentiate these two entities as entirely different entities. Publication business follows corporate business rules with huge number of profits involved. In this business model all stakeholders including researchers, journals, publishers and indexing and funding agencies are depended on each other for their survival. They all have mutual financial benefits.

Original Research: A hospital based study of socio-demographic profile, pattern of substance abuse and criminality in patients of Opioid Use Disorder.

Dr. Rishabh Yadav — 2023-12-15

Background: Substance abuse and dependence has become a public health crisis not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. Its demand is increasing alarmingly in younger generation due to various socio-economic reasons. Substance abuse has also been found to be associated with violent behavior and infections like Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus.

Objective: The aims of this study were to find out the socio-demographic profile, pattern of substance abuse and criminality in Opioid Use Disorder patients.

Material and Methods: 106 diagnosed patients of Opioid Use Disorder registered at the Opioid Substitution Therapy Centre, Department of Psychiatry, Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, associated with Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj, were included. All patients were interviewed according to a semi‑structured questionnaire prepared for the purpose of collection of information regarding pattern of Opioid abuse.

Results: In the study population, out of 106 cases, majority of the cases were married, skilled worker, illiterate. Most common route of administration was combinational route (Intravenous and Inhalational). Cannabis was found to be the most common substance used prior to initiation of Opioid abuse. 20-29 years age group was found to be the most vulnerable age group for initiation of Opioid abuse and commission of crime.

Conclusions: Initiation of substance abuse is found during younger age. 3^rd decade of life is found to be the most vulnerable age group for initiation and commission of crime and so accordingly, people of this age group need better familial and social support.

Original Research: White is fading to crimson: Put an end to the bloodshed

Dr Perumal P. — 2023-12-15

Abstract: Introduction: The frequency of violence against medical practitioners is on an upward trajectory globally. Healthcare workers must grapple with the major problem of physical and verbal abuse from patients, their family members, and friends. This article will investigate how violence impacts doctors' patient care, pleasure at work, and mental health.

Aim and objectives: To determine the factors that contribute to violence against doctors including cultural and social norms, communication breakdowns, and the lack of security measures.

To provide recommendations for healthcare organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders to address violence against doctors and create a safe, supportive work environment.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in doctors, working in private and/or public set-up, with clinical experience, interns, medical students were included. A pre-tested study tool- Google form—was sent to study participants via social med

Results: There were 277 responses from doctors in all of them. The subgroup analysis revealed a significant relationship between age, marital status, highest degree, years of experience, and field of practice and the distribution of violence against doctors according to their location of employment (government/private).

Conclusion: The in-depth study of the measures that can be used to stop and handle violence against doctors will be the paper's conclusion. Better patient outcomes may be achieved by addressing the underlying causes of violence and putting into practice effective preventative methods. This can be done by ensuring that doctors and other healthcare professionals work in a secure and encouraging atmosphere.

Original Research: Development of latent fingerprints using indigenous unconventional methods

Akash — 2023-12-15

Abstract:

Introduction- The fingerprint is the most useful form of evidence that can be found at the crime scene. It helps in establishing the identity of the criminal. Criminals nowadays are quite aware of the importance of the significance of fingerprints found in the crime scene, therefore they make all possible efforts to erase the prints from the scene. Despite such efforts, chance prints are often left behind in the scene. Chance prints mostly are latent and require thorough development procedures to use for convictions. Several well-known methods of development already exist in the literature but are not very cost-effective.

Materials and Methods- This study explores unconventional methods for developing latent prints, investigating their effectiveness using various substances and considering environmental factors. The different powders used for this study were Banana Powder, Asafetida Powder, fenugreek powder, Milk Powder, Beetroot Powder and Neem Powder. All powders were tried on both porous and non-porous surfaces to assess the results.

Result and Conclusion- The research’s implications are significant for forensic science, aiding in perpetrator identification, exoneration of suspects, and DNA evidence preservation. The study concludes that Banana powder and Beetroot powder are effective in developing prints on porous surfaces.