Contusion of lungs.

A 16 years old male with history of beating by army personnel was admitted in the hospital with the complaints of chest pain and breathlessness. After about 5 hours of admission, the patient died in spite of treatment with analgesics, antibiotics, fluids and oxygen inhalation. The autopsy report showed multiple bruises on different body parts and there were contusions on the lungs showing impression of rib patterns. Histological examination showed alveoli filled with blood and cellular infiltrate in interalveolar and interstitial spaces.

Medical ethics and torture.

Incidence of human right abuse and torture is increasing. The role of a doctor in torture is highlighted citing various declarations of different medical communities. Torture is generally accepted as unethical and all international organisations warned doctors against participation in torture.