Year : 2010, Volume : 10, Issue : 2
First page : ( 101) Last page : ( 103)
Print ISSN : 0972-5687. Online ISSN : 0974-083X. Published online : 2010 June 1.

Psychological Autopsy-a Review

Vasudeva Murthy CR Dr^1,*, Lakshman Varsha², Gupta Mayuri³

¹Assistant Professor & Author for correspondence, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere

²2^nd year MBBS students, S. S. I.M.S. &R.C, Davangere

³2^nd year MBBS students, S. S. I.M.S. &R.C, Davangere

*Email:drvasu2001@gmail.com

Received:  3  January,  2010; Revised:  1  June,  2010; Accepted:  15  July,  2010; :  25  December,  2010.

Abstract

The psychological autopsy is thought to be the cornerstone of suicide research, providing more detailed knowledge than other methods. Its prime objective is to retrieve comprehensive information about suicide. Information is collected from key informants, available medical records and personnel and it consists of reconstructing the life style and personality of deceased along with details of circumstances, behaviors and events that led to the death of that individual.

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Keywords

Psychological autopsy, suicide, key Informants.

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