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Objective: The aim of the present study is to draw attention to the importance of radiology consultation which is needed during medical evaluation and report preparation process. Material and Method: The records of 72 cases who applied to Forensic Medicine outpatient clinic between June 2016 and October 2019 and whose consultations were requested from Radiology department to prepare a forensic report were examined retrospectively. Age and gender of the cases, the type of event, the date of the report, the reason for requesting consultation and the impact of the consultation on forensic report were investigated. Results: Of the 72 cases included in the study, 58 (80,6%) were male, while 14 (19,4%) were female. The cases were between the ages of 17 and 78 and mean age was calculated as 36,6 (st ±:16.1) years. It was found that 43 (58,9%) of the consultations were requested because of “contradiction between the examination report prepared by radiology department and medical reports prepared by emergency or other clinical physicians”. Previous imaging reports of 21 (48%) of these consultations were changed in accordance with the opinions of physicians of emergency service or other clinics. Conclusion: According to the legal legislation of our country, physicians are obliged to report judicial authorities and to prepare a judicial report if requested when they come across a judicial case. In order for forensic medical evaluation to be made in the most appropriate way and to prepare the forensic report, all examinations and treatments should be completed first. In addition, if there is a contradiction in the medical reports, examinations or consultation from the related clinical branch may be requested. Consultations make a significant contribution to the most accurate completion of forensic medical evaluation and the prepared medical report.

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