Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Medicolegal cases form an integral part of any hospital services, medical practitioners frequently encounter these cases. Therefore, there is a need to identify the complete profile of cases for administrators and doctors so that they may be well equipped and trained to deal with any kind of case. While there are a number of studies done all over India and the world, there was a dearth of literature on the topic in Mumbai. Hence, the study was undertaken in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai to know the pattern, type, outcome, as well as consultation referral of medicolegal cases that report here. The study was conducted retrospectively by assessment of all medicolegal case records in the month of January 2022. Those MLC (medicolegal cases) which were registered in other hospitals were excluded. The results were expressed in frequency and percentage. A total of 1441 cases were reported in the month of January 2022. Among the reported cases, about 31.16% were in the age group of 21‐30 years followed by 20.82% in the age group of 31‐40 years. Majority if the cases reported were males forming almost 74%. About 25.82% of the cases reported were of assault followed by accidental fall, i.e., 21.65%. Almost 71% of the cases were treated and discharged on OPD (Out Patient Department) basis. Radiology was the most common department where referrals and consultation were done, having almost 43.51% of the total case load. Majority of the cases were male in the age group of 21‐30 years. Assault has remained the most commonly registered MLCS. Radiology is the most common department which is referred to or consulted. Majority of the cases were treated and discharged on OPD basis. The study will help create awareness and guide the medical staff with regards to the medicolegal cases.
How to cite this article:
Sachin Sonawane, Rajesh B. Sukhdeve, Shivkumar R. Kolle, Sarah Al Hinnawi and Shivprakash Shirale. Profile of Medicolegal Cases of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.482.486
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.482.486