FSC239Y5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Usal, Forensic Pathology, The Hospital For Sick Children
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2) what went wrong in the practice and oversight of pediatric forensic pathology make recommendations to restore and enhance the public confidence in pediatric forensic pathology. Dr smith from 1981 to 2005 worked as a pediatric pathologist at sickkids. 92 appointed director of ontario pediatric forensic pathology unit (opfpu) [in 2005 dr barry mclellan called a chief coroners review. 5 external forensic pathologists outside from office of chief coroner of ontario (occo), to maintain public confidence. each one had formal training and certification in fpath. Except 1 in 45 they said he conducted the important examanation. 9/45 reviewers didnt agree with significant facts in report or testimony. Conduct a systematic review and assesment of the way in which pediatric fpath was practiced in ont, especilally in criminal justice system. Purpose was to make recommendations and to restore and enhance public confidence in ped fpath. What can and did go wrong in the practice and oversight of it.
