The Department of Forensic Medicine successfully conducted the 6th workshop on Medico-legal issues in the Emergency Department for Emergency Medicine Postgraduate trainees on 18th June 2026, with participation of 19 candidates.

The workshop featured an esteemed panel of following resource persons.

• Prof. Amal Vadysinghe, Head, Dept. of Forensic Medicine / Professor in Forensic Medicine
• Prof. Sarathchandra Kodikara, Professor of Forensic Medicine
• Prof. Dinesh Fernando, Professor in Forensic Medicine
• Dr. Prabath Senasinghe, Consultant JMO / National Hospital, Kandy

Key Themes Addressed

• Medico-legal management of sexual assault cases
• Medico-legal issues in the emergency department and documentation
• Professional misconduct, law & the emergency physician
• Management of drunkenness, substance abuse and minors