International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2004
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Multiple means of suicide by an individual: A case report

  • Author:
  • A. Rudra, R. Rautji, D.N. Bhardwaj, O.P. Murty, T.D. Dogra
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 7 to 8

Dept of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Abstract

In cases of sudden death, in the presence of preexisting disease, determination of the actual cause of death has profound Medico-legal significance. In order to arrive at an accurate conclusion, a complete workup of the case is required to be carried out. The present case report illustrates how a suicide using multiple means was detected through a thorough examination in a case that was reported to be that of sudden natural deulh in the Police inquest report.

Keywords

Suicide, Organa-phosphorus Compound