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INTRODUCTION
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CIVIL PERSONALITY
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LEGAL MEDICINE
Criminal liability ends with death BUT civil liability may be
charged against the estate
Method of procreation
Presumption of legitimacy
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DEATH
Definition of death
Complete cessation of all cardio-pulmonary (hear-lungs)
and/or cessation of brain activity.
is the termination of all biological functions that sustain a
living organism.
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EXTRAORDINARY ABSENCE
Only 4 years is required for presumption to arise if:
(1) A person on board a vessel lost during a sea voyage, or
an aeroplane which is missing, who has not been heard of
for four years since the loss of the vessel or aeroplane;
(2) A person in the armed forces who has taken part in war,
and has been missing for four years;
(3) A person who has been in danger of death under other
circumstances and his existence has not been known for four
years.
Note:
(1) Although 7 years is required for the presumption of
death of an absentee in the Civil Code, Art. 41 of the Family
Code makes an exception for the purpose of remarriage by
limiting such requirement to 4 years.
(2) Art. 41 also limits the required 4 years in Art. 391 for
absence under exceptional circumstances to only 2 years.
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TRAUMA
Definition of Trauma
An injury, a physical wound to the body caused by an
external
source.
Types of trauma
1. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - is a mental health
condition thats triggered by a terrifying event.
Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and
severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts
about the event.
LEGAL MEDICINE
2.
Complex Trauma
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Lacerated
Classification of wounds
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As to severity
a.
Deadly wound
b. Non-deadly wound
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As to manner of infliction
a.
Self inflicted
b. Assault wounds
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Open wound
1. Abrasion
2. Incised
3. Stab wound
4. Punctured
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