Outlines of medical jurisprudence for India / by J.D.B. Gribble and Patrick Hehir.

Date:
1892
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Credit: Outlines of medical jurisprudence for India / by J.D.B. Gribble and Patrick Hehir. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    dressed to the chemical examiner. All parcels should be carefully sealed by the despatching officer and packed in such a manner that they cannot be opened without destroying the seal. The seal used should be the same throughout, and a private seal, or an official seal, which is kept in safe custody. A letter of advice should be separately forwarded to the chemical examiner. This letter should contain : (a) An impression of the seal used in closing tli9 packets and description thereof. (b) A list of the articles forwarded, and a statement as to how the articles have been forwarded. (c) Information as to whether any of the weapons, clothes, etc., are to be returned after examin- ation. 9. Miscellaneous Examinations.—Magistrates, on for- warding coins, documents, salines, liquors, etc., to the chemical examiner, should follow the instructions laid down in para. 8, clause 2, and in Section II, para. 11, so far as they may be applicable ; and should be careful to include in their letter of advice to the chemical examiner, inform- ation as to the nature and object of the examination required, and to furnish any other information likely to assist the chemical examiner in making the required examination. 10. Analysis of Water.—Vide Section II, para. 15. Section II.—Instructions for the Guidance op Medical Officers. Medical officers in charge of hospitals and dispen- saries, are required to maintain a supply of methylated spirit and suitable bottles, etc., in readiness for the trans- mission of viscera and other matters to the chemical examiner, when occasion may arise. In cases of suspected poisoning it is exceedingly important that viscera and