The branch of medicine which treats the application of the principle and knowledge of medicine to the purposes of law is called ________________?

Correct answer: D. Medical Jurisprudence

  • A. Jurisprudence
  • B. Medicine Jurisprudence
  • C. All of above
  • D. Medical Jurisprudence

Explanation

Medical jurisprudence applies medical knowledge to legal questions, including injuries, poisoning, identification, and causes of death. General jurisprudence is the study of legal principles and is much broader.

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