Srinagar: A three-day training program on MedLeaPR (Medico Legal Examination and Post Mortem Reporting) was inaugurated at the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu.
The event aims to enhance the medico-legal expertise of medical officers, equipping them with the latest techniques and procedures in conducting medico-legal examinations and post-mortem reporting. The training will also focus on streamlining the documentation and reporting process, ensuring that medical professionals are better prepared to handle sensitive legal cases.
Dr. Javed Iqbal, Additional Secretary, Health and Medical Education (H&ME), graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
He emphasized the importance of continuous skill development for medical officers in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. He acknowledged the significant role that accurate and timely medico-legal reporting plays in the justice system.
The event was spearheaded by Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal, GMC Jammu, who acted as the Patron of the program. In his address, Dr. Gupta highlighted the need for such specialized training to improve the quality of healthcare services and the importance of coordination between the medical field and legal authorities.
The Organising Chairman, Dr. Azia Manzoor, outlined the objectives of the training program, which include equipping medical officers with essential skills for medico-legal cases and post-mortem examinations. He also noted the importance of maintaining accuracy in reports that have legal consequences. It is pertinent to mention that Dr Azia Manzoor, HOD Forensic Medicine and toxicology GMC Anantnag is the State Nodal Officer of MedleaPR.
The program was attended by a large number of medical officers, faculty members, and health officials from across the region.
The training is expected to boost the overall efficiency of medical professionals in handling complex medico-legal cases. Principal GMC Anantnag Prof ( Dr.) Rukhsana Najeeb congratulated Dr Azia and his team for bringing laurels to GMC Anantnag by organising a state level event at the Prestigious Govt. Medical College Jammu under the patronage of Worthy Principal of GMC Jammu.