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Topic: Medical Investigation

	What is a Medical Examiner? - Community Resources - Seminole County Government - Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Medical Examiner has a duty to determine objectively the cause and manner of death in such cases and is assisted by medical examiner investigators and law enforcement personnel.
		Investigation is necessary to determine the cause and manner of death and establish the identity of the deceased before a Medical Examiner can sign the death certificate.
		Investigation or autopsy is necessary in all traumatic deaths regardless of the duration of survival or hospitalization of the injured person if no complete recovery was made after the injury.
	www.seminolecountyfl.gov /commsrvs/medExaminer.asp (1375 words)

	ACFEI - Certified Medical Investigator®, CMI
		Medical investigators are professionals who utilize forensic techniques to conduct medical investigations.
		The one common thread shared by all these professionals is that they must understand the basics of medical investigations and be prepared for the intricacies of the legal process that follow identifying and securing a piece of evidence.
		District attorneys routinely call upon medical investigators to give expert* testimony in a trial, especially concerning the findings related to the evidence acquired during medical investigations, the results of laboratory tests, the cause of death, etc. As a result, expectations for highly qualified medical investigators have never been greater.
	www.acfei.com /programs_cmi.php?section=MedicalInvestigator (249 words)

	Medical Examiner
		The records that are required by law to be made, maintained or kept by the County or State Medical Examiner are the Report of Investigation by Medical Examiner, the inventory of property of value, the autopsy report, including its findings and conclusions, and the results of external examinations upon the bodies of deceased persons.
		Investigations, are performed by trained Medicolegal Investigators under the supervision of medical doctors with specialized training in pathology and forensic pathology.
		The Medical Examiner assumes charge of the body, may review past medical history, may speak to the family about the deceased and may retain items related to the death or give these items to law enforcement.
	www.co.middlesex.nj.us /medicalexaminer/faq.asp (1396 words)

	Amnesty International USA: Amnesty International's Principles for the Medical Investigation of Torture and Other Cruel, ...
		Further medical, laboratory or psychological investigations, including evaluation of mental health status, should be arranged promptly as deemed necessary by the physician.
		A second medical examination by an independent doctor should be permitted if requested by the victim of the alleged torture or ill-treatment and/or by his or her representative.
		The doctor should bear in mind at all times that, in accordance with internationally accepted standards of medical ethics, his or her primary duty is to promote the wellbeing of the patient.
	www.amnestyusa.org /about/med_investigation.html (1335 words)

	VCHCA - Medical Examiner
		Investigations may be as simple as a few phone calls to verify an expected death from a known terminal condition, or as complex as a thorough death scene investigation, multiple interviews, autopsy, identification procedures, location and notification of next-of-kin, consultations with other experts, and extensive laboratory testing.
		At some point during the investigation the investigator consults with one or both of the physician medical examiners who may decide an autopsy is needed or give other investigative guidance.
		The investigation may be done by phone or it may require that a Medical Examiner Investigator travel to the scene of the death and do an investigation.
	www.vchca.org /me/index.htm (1064 words)

	Medical Humanities Home
		Recognize that medical-legal investigation is a team effort, involving a variety of individuals; explain the role of and interactions between uniformed police officers, police investigators (including homicide squad), crime scene investigators and technologists, Coroner/Medical Examiner, crime laboratory personnel, forensic pathology, and other forensic specialists (e.g., toxicologists, dentists, polygraphers).
		Evaluate case studies demonstrating use of medical-legal investigation to determine cause of death, mechanisms of death, and manner of death.
		Detail medical-legal investigative procedures used to identify injury or death caused by the following: firearms or explosives; blunt or sharp trauma; strangulation; electricity; heat or cold; pedestrian or vehicular accidents; drowning; industrial accidents; poisoning; positional asphyxia; alcohol or drug abuse; mass disasters.
	www.siumed.edu /medhum/electives/md-jd/medical-legal_invest.htm (418 words)

	MIHome
		In 18-49, the "Medical Investigation" margin of victory was a commanding 35 percent (3.5 vs. 2.6 for ABC's second-place "20/20").
		ET, "Medical Investigation" (3.2/10 in 18-49, 8.3 million viewers overall) grew by 10 percent over last week's 18-49 ratings to finish a strong #2 for the hour, ahead of the premiere of CBS' new drama "Dr. Vegas" by a 33 percent margin (3.2 vs. 2.4).
		"Medical Investigation" was also the dominant non-sports choice in that Thursday time period, defeating CBS' "Without a Trace" encore by a 32 percent margin in 18-49 (4.5 vs. 3.4).
	nealmcdonough.bravepages.com /MI/MIHome.html (3051 words)

	Medical Investigation on NBC \| Television News & Info on the Arizona Newsroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		MEDICAL INVESTIGATION, a unique spin on the traditional medical drama, follows a team of specialized members of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		Winbush), a medical investigator; Eva Rossi (Anna Belknap), a young and ambitious press liaison and Dr. Miles McCabe (Chris Gorham), the newest member of the team who is eager to make an impression.
		MEDICAL INVESTIGATION is executive produced by Laurence Andries, Bob Cooper, Scott Vila and Marc Buckland.
	www.azreporter.com /entertainment/television/news/medical-investigation.html (322 words)

	Medical Investigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Medical Investigation was an American medical-drama television series that began September 1, 2004, on NBC.
		The series featured the cases of an elite team of medical experts of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) who, unlike in real life, investigate serious public-health problems, such as sudden outbreaks of serious diseases.
		Medical investigative duties are normally the responsibility of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health departments, while the NIH is primarily a disease-research and -theory organization.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Medical_Investigation (388 words)

	Public Citizen \| Publications - Letter to HHS urging a federal investigation of medical schools conducting unethical ...
		Medical research is only justified if there is a reasonable likelihood that the populations in which the research is carried out stand to benefit from the results of the research.
		In order to examine the methods used by the medical schools to increase their response rates, we contacted individuals at 27 medical schools. The schools were selected in non-random fashion to focus disproportionately on the most influential schools, to achieve some geographic diversity, and to use contacts we had at specific medical schools.
		Medical schools and teaching hospitals value integrity and accountability in the conduct of all research and vigilant protection of the rights and welfare of patients and other human subjects participating in research.
	www.citizen.org /publications/release.cfm?ID=7268 (3161 words)

	Show Guide: Medical Investigation--AllYourTV.com
		Synopsis: Neal McDonough (NBC’s "Boomtown") and Kelli Williams ("The Practice") return to series television as members of a mobile medical team from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) who are summoned in a heartbeat to scope out -- and hopefully snuff out -- outbreaks of unexplained and fearful diseases.
		Williams portrays Dr. Natalie Durant, who specializes in pathology and epidemiology and works under the supervision of Connor, a man whom she respects, but is willing to stand up to in any life-threatening situation.
		"Medical Investigation" is executive-produced by Laurence Andries ("Boomtown"), Bob Cooper, Scott Vila ("The Simple Life") and Marc Buckland ("Ed").
	www.allyourtv.com /shows/m/showguidemedicalinvestigation.html (326 words)

	Pasco: Medical examiner investigation is indeed warranted
		Because the same prosecutors and police personnel work so often together with the medical examiner, it is reasonable to conclude that over the years they bond and wish each other professional success.
		The medical examiner, however, hopefully a board certified forensic pathologist, must not give in to favoring one side of a case, as opposed to the other, no matter how empathetic toward the minions of the justice system one may tend to wax over time.
		A medical examiner can be the instrument of horrible miscarriages of justice merely by omitting being as passionate for the rights of the defense as for the prosecutor.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/05/05/Pasco/Medical_examiner_inve.shtml (801 words)

	"Medical Investigation" (2004) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Plot Outline: The cases of an elite government investigation unit specializing in sudden, mysterious and dangerous medical outbreaks.
		The story was also included in his "The Medical Detectives".
		The fact that I already had read the book years ago, spoiled the ability for me to solve the mystery before they did as did the fact that they did not go into their databases and locate the 60-year old case.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0411011 (397 words)

	Forensic Medical Investigation - Course Description and Training
		The course is appropriate for death investigators, health care professionals, legal and law enforcement personnel and mortuary affairs personnel.
		Describe the functions of the medico-legal investigation team process, determine the need for a medical examiner, prepare for medico-legal evaluation and effectively complete the paperwork for this process.
		The forensic skills lab is appropriate for death investigators, health care professionals, legal and law enforcement personnel and funeral directors.
	www.forensicmi.com /training.htm (477 words)

	Patient Medical Records Becoming Less Private by Capstone Medical Billing
		There will be a three year investigation with these states to determine if a substantial amount of money was overpaid to their providers.
		This investigation of medical billing practices goes to show that even if years pass by, overpayments are never safe with your practice.
		With a staff of medical billing specialists as diverse as Capstone Medical Billing's, we can assure you that you have found one of the few medical billing companies capable of handling all aspects of your billing functions.
	www.capstonemedicalbilling.com /articles/2005/patient-medical-records.html (524 words)

	Medical Investigation on TV - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		Medical Investigation on TV - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the primary Federal agency that dispatches field investigators to resolve public health emergencies.
		Until then, I thought I wanted to be a medical doctor, but I really liked the lab work.
	www.nih.gov /health/medicalinvestigation/10152004.htm (398 words)

	:: Medical Laboratory Technology :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		One of the prime reasons for the outstanding progress in medicine during the 20th Century is the application of modern scientific methods and techniques in the expeditious diagnosis and treatment.
		Moreover, continuous investigation assists medical staff to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.
		Thus, the medical laboratory investigation is one of the principal aids to medicine.
	www.khmedical.net /Laboratory.html (483 words)

	FBI Cites Massive Medical Fraud Investigation
		The scam, which first came to the attention of investigators in 2003, has already resulted in criminal charges against a pair of clinics and their owners in two separate cases.
		But officials said Friday that their investigation of the operation has revealed a much bigger and more complex fraud network involving dozens of doctors, up to 100 clinics, and many thousands of patients willing to have unwarranted surgery in exchange for payment.
		Participating clinics are accused of using networks of recruiters who traveled the country in search of patients, who were paid between $200 and $2,000 to have usually unnecessary colonoscopies or surgeries.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/102/106529?src=RSS_PUBLIC (324 words)

	Chapter 10 CRIMINAL LAW AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
		Nonetheless, an awareness of the law and the procedures pertaining to a criminal investigation of medical fraud will better help the medical professional to stay abreast of the problem and make the physician more likely to identify potential problem areas in his practice before they escalate into a criminal investigation.
		These investigations, distinguished in this chapter from criminal liability based on the quality of medical services, are usually initiated upon complaints by the public or former associates of a medical professional.
		A federal criminal investigation of a medical professional may be initiated by a complaint from a member of the public or of the physician’s staff, or by government intermediaries, based on “profiling” or audits.
	www.whavins.com /nplh10.htm (4699 words)

	The Second Opinion: Background Medical Investigation
		A trained, experienced Medical Investigator works closely with the Examining Physician or Occupational Health Nurse, verifying all of the information provided to the examining practitioner by conducting a thorough, detailed Forensic Medical Investigation in keeping with the strictest standards.
		The Medical Investigator would contact the job applicant’s regular Family Physician to confirm that there are no contraindications to hiring him.
		The Medical Investigator would also contact the WSIB and other insurers to confirm that the job applicant has never submitted any significant claims to them.
	www.secondopinion.ca /pre_employ.html (722 words)

	Investigation shows medical board often allows troubled doctors to practice despite serious mishaps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A six-month Reno Gazette-Journal investigation of the panel shows doctors who keep falling back into drug or alcohol abuse are repeatedly sent back to their patients.
		An analysis of Nevada medical board actions since 1992 shows the surest way for a doctor to be denied a Nevada license is to misrepresent facts on a license application or to commit a felony.
		While many doctors applying for a license to practice in Nevada encounter a medical board that is uncompromising about minor mistakes on applications, critics of the board said the panel’s staff is more understanding when evaluating allegations against already-established Nevada physicians.
	www.rgj.com /news/stories/html/2004/02/16/64071.php (1779 words)

	The Certified Medical Investigator Program
		The program has since become the model for education and training in medical investigation and is of value to physicians, dentists, nurses, law enforcement officers, coroners, medical examiners, pathologists, medical investigators, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, crime lab technicians, toxicologists, epidemiologists, chiropractors, psychiatrists, psychologists and others involved in medically related forensic investigation.
		O'Block notes that the preferred method of becoming a Certified Medical Investigator, CMI is to attend a Certified Medical Investigator Training Course.
		It includes chapters on forensic science, the American judicial system, criminal law and the forensic investigator, the forensic expert, evidence, forensic investigation, forensic photography, death and the forensic specialist, criminal profiling, death scene investigation, socioeconomic impact of drugs and alcohol and hazards for the forensic investigator.
	www.acfei.com /articles/articles_2.php (496 words)

	Forensic Medical Investigation - Publications
		This comprehensive review of forensic medical investigation includes a review of the members of the forensic science team, blunt and sharp force injury and gunshot wounds, accidental and environmental deaths, child fatalities, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
		This textbook describes the various roles and responsibilities of the forensic nurse including death investigation, forensic nurse, coroner, sexual assault nurse examiner, legal nurse consultant, and clinical forensic nurse specialist in the emergency department, operating room, geriatric, pediatric, occupational, and psychiatric or correctional settings.
		Dudley’s nursing and medical background and comprehensive grasp of the interlinking issues of both disciplines is evident in this body of work that should serve as one of the essential tools in the toolkit of a fledgling forensic nurse in particular.
	www.forensicmi.com /publications.htm (586 words)

	USA Network \| Medical Investigation
		Stephen Connor (Neal McDonough) is the leader of an elite rapid-response mobile medical team from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		Always on call to spring into action at a moment's notice, the team is charged with investigating and containing outbreaks of dangerous and unexplained diseases.
		Authorized to go anywhere at any time and with federal authority to take charge when people start dying, their job requires them to medically reconstruct even the most grisly of events to prevent the next epidemic, plague, or contagion.
	www.usanetwork.com /series/medicalinvestigation (146 words)

	ACFEI - Certified Medical Investigator®, CMI
		Although the Certified Medical Investigator program attendees’ individual specialties vary widely, the core of the forensic process—and in particular the legal process—remain the same for them all.
		Evidence that cannot be properly entered into and presented in court may seriously and adversely alter the course of justice.
		The Certified Medical Investigator program was developed to educate everyone in the forensic specialties with a base of knowledge that prepares them for the intricacies of the legal process that follows identifying and securing a piece of evidence.
	www.acfei.com /programs_cmi.php (301 words)

	Medical Investigation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Medical Investigation (think ER meets CSI), while having all the CSI-style effects you've come to know and love (or hate), jumped on day one for two reasons.
		In the second episode, which was the first to air on Friday (with the contaminated jeans), the episode was set in St. Louis, Missouri but the truck in the back alley had California license plates.
		Medical Investigation has a good cast, love Neal McDonough, but are they ever going to put on a mask and gloves before dealing with people dying of these hideous infectious diseases??
	www.jumptheshark.com /m/medicalinvestigation.htm (560 words)

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