THE HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
forensic Medicine, history, forensic expertise, toxicology, forensic genetics, virtual autopsy, digitization, molecular methods, law and medicine, forensic PathologyAbstract
The article provides an overview of the historical development of forensic medicine — from its origins in ancient civilizations to its current state as a high-tech scientific discipline. It outlines the key stages in the evolution of forensic medicine: in antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 18th–19th centuries, during the scientific and technological progress of the 20th century, and in the modern era. Special attention is given to the formation of institutional structures, the implementation of molecular and imaging technologies, digitalization, the advancement of forensic genetics, and the adoption of international standards. The role of forensic medicine in the justice system is emphasized, along with prospects for its future development. The work is based on annotated international literature and reflects the interdisciplinary nature of this field.
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