Implicancia médico legal de la toxicología forense en la atención primaria en salud

Abstract

Introduction: Toxicology is the science in charge of analyzing the harmful effects that toxic substances and chemical agents can cause in the human organism. For its part, forensic toxicology is defined as a scientific-technical branch specialized in identifying substances of toxicological relevance in samples obtained from the living individual or corpse with the aim of providing information with legal implications. The integration of forensic toxicology in primary care faces several challenges, the lack of specialized training in this field can generate difficulties for health professionals when identifying signs of intoxication or making a correct diagnosis, which can have significant legal repercussions. Therefore, I have undertaken this research to analyze the relevance of forensic toxicology in the primary care setting, highlighting its medicolegal implications and the importance of training health professionals in the identification and management of cases with possible legal repercussions. Development: Addresses the medico-legal implications of forensic toxicology in primary care by exploring how the knowledge and application of toxicology for the detection of toxic substances and its impact on case management from a legal approach. Conclusion: Forensic toxicology not only contributes to the medical field, but also constitutes a key tool for justice, making its inclusion in primary care an essential component for public welfare and legal security.