To the problem of medical-forensic procedure of remote examination of living persons: a scientific review

Abstract

This article describes the aspects of conducting a remote medical examination. The norms of the criminal procedure legislation of Kazakhstan and foreign countries regulating the procedure for conducting medical examinations, remote investigative actions, and scientific publications of researchers in the field of medicine are considered. A literature review on the study topic revealed studies of scientists on aspects of conducting medical examinations, problems arising during their production, and a description of individual medical cases conducted remotely and noted the lack of comprehensive holistic studies, including an algorithm of actions, the legal basis for conducting a medical examination in a remote format, and the practical advantages of their production. Considering the generalization of scientific works and analysis of domestic and foreign legislation on the subject, the authors propose an algorithm for conducting medical examinations in an online format. In the present work, a SWOT analysis of remote medical examinations was performed, and the positive and negative aspects of the introduction of remote medical examinations were determined. The trends and risks of their implementation in practice are considered. Based on the analysis of the national mechanism for conducting medical examinations and research and adaptation of the norms of foreign legislation on the issue under consideration, proposals have been formulated to improve the steps of medical examinations. The proposed algorithm for conducting remote medical examinations will allow solving some practical problems, which will significantly increase the efficiency of their production.

Keywords

• remote medical examination
• remote interrogation
• persons with disabilities
• medical examination
• digitalization