[The concept of "forensic medicine"].

Sud Med Ekspert 2013 May-Jun; 56(3):7-11.SM

The analysis of the definition of forensic medicine and its evolution during the past 300 years is presented. The special character of forensic medicine, its subject-matter, scope of research, procedures, goals and targeted application of forensic medical knowledge are discussed. The original definition of the notion of "forensic medicine" is proposed.