Abstract

PACHAR, J.V.  and  BRYAN, K.. The system of international support for the forensic management of corpses in mass disasters situations: The Haiti experience, 2010. Cuad. med. forense [online]. 2010, vol.16, n.1-2, pp.81-95. ISSN 1988-611X.

In this paper, we present the experience of a group of experts from the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Panama, who went to Haiti to offer theirs support in the management of corpses of the great earthquake occurred in January 12th 2010. The forensic system of the country affected is the first level of coordination being responsible for the application of forensic principles developed internationally for such situations. The need to strengthen national forensic structures and the implementation of the resolutions adopted at the Latin American Network of National Institutes of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences are discussed.

Keywords : Legal Medicine; Mass Disasters; Earthquake in Haiti; Management of dead bodies.

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