Forensic Medicine

The Forensic Medicine Department at JDWNRH provides essential medico-legal services in Bhutan, addressing cases of violence, accidents, age estimation, and unnatural deaths. Established in 2005 by Dr. Pakila Drukpa, the department has since expanded to include a Forensic Toxicology laboratory with a GC-MS machine, offering specialized toxicology services since 2017. It also serves as the National Referral Centre, providing tele-consultation and training to healthcare workers across Bhutan.

Vision
  • To be the leading center for forensic medicine in Bhutan, providing accurate, ethical, and timely medico-legal services and education.
  • To deliver expert clinical forensic and pathology services to support the Bhutanese justice system.
  • To train healthcare professionals in forensic medicine practices and procedures.
  • To promote best practices and research in forensic medicine to ensure justice and public health.
  • Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethics and transparency.
  • Professionalism: Committed to thorough, respectful, and compassionate care in all cases.
  • Excellence: Striving for accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and the judiciary.

Clinical Forensic Medicine

  • Medico-legal services for victims of domestic, sexual, and interpersonal violence.
  • Examination services for road traffic accidents and workplace-related injuries.
  • Age estimation for individuals with uncertain ages.
  • Paternity testing and expert court opinions.

Forensic Pathology

  • Investigation of unnatural deaths in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan Police.
  • Autopsies and mortuary services (planned for future development).

Forensic Toxicology

  • Basic toxicology services with the use of a GC-MS machine, established in 2017.

National Referral & Tele-Consultation Services

  • Providing medico-legal advice and tele-consultation to regional and district hospitals.
  • Training healthcare workers in medico-legal practices.

Training and Education

  • Clinical training for MBBS interns and Health Assistant trainees.
  • Planned teaching center for the Postgraduate Residency Program in General Practice.
Forensic Medicine Specialist
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Forensic Laboratory Technologist
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Forensic Health Assistants
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Forensic Nurse
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Ward Assistant
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2017 Service Statistics

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  • Mortuary and Autopsy Facilities: Scheduled under the 12th Five-Year Plan.
  • Expanded Toxicology Services: To improve detection and analysis in forensic investigations.
  • Enhanced Training Programs: Planned postgraduate and residency programs to build a robust forensic medicine workforce in Bhutan.
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