A review of the literature on error of forensic medical examination at home and abroad
10.13618/j.issn.1001-5728.2025.02.003
- VernacularTitle:法医学鉴定错误国内外相关研究评述
- Author:
Xin LIU
1
;
Jihong QUE
Author Information
1. 中国政法大学,北京 100088
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Errors in forensic medical examination;
Cognitive bias of forensic medical examiner;
Abroad;
Wrongful convictions;
Literature review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine
2025;40(2):150-155,162
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Forensic medical expert opinion is becoming more and more important in litigation activities,and the errors related to forensic medical expert opinion have also aroused the attention of relevant parties in legal proceedings.The concept of errors in forensic medical examination is controversial and often leads to the association of responsibility.Therefore,relevant studies do not agree to use the concept of errors in forensic medical examination,and the error rate derived from it is more likely to cause controversy.There may be deviations in all aspects of forensic medical examination,including instruments,equipment,technical methods,cognition,etc.These biases can have additive effects,and eventually the errors in forensic medical examination change from quantitative to qualitative,resulting in gross errors in forensic medical examination.It is of great significance to strengthen the evaluation of forensic medical technology and methods,strictly regulate the access of forensic medical technology and methods,and strengthen the quality control,training and cross-examination of forensic medical examination for reducing errors in forensic medical examination and improving the quality of opinions of forensic medical examination.
