Infection control implementations at forensic medicine practice: a national survey in Turkey

• Published in: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Vol. 30; no. 2; p. 167
• Main Authors: Aydin, Berna, Tanyel, Esra, Colak, Basar, Fisgin, Nuriye, Tulek, Necla
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2009
• Subjects: Disinfectants; Forensic Medicine - statistics & numerical data; Hand Disinfection; Hepatitis B Vaccines; Humans; Infection Control - standards; Infection Control - statistics & numerical data; Protective Clothing - utilization; Surveys and Questionnaires; Tetanus Toxoid; Turkey; Vaccination - statistics & numerical data; Turkey

Because forensic medicine workers have a greater occupational risk for infectious diseases, strict rules and measures against infections must be implemented at every stage of forensic medicine practices. In this study, we aim to evaluate the infection control implementations in forensic medicine pra...