TY - JOUR T1 - The role of the pathologist in human rights abuses JF - Journal of Clinical Pathology JO - J Clin Pathol SP - 569 LP - 572 DO - 10.1136/jcp.53.8.569 VL - 53 IS - 8 AU - Jørgen L Thomsen Y1 - 2000/08/01 UR - http://jcp.bmj.com/content/53/8/569.abstract N2 - The objective and unbiased statement is much valued in international work against human rights abuses. Pathologists play an increasingly important role. In this article, this role is illustrated by examples and the international set of rules is described. It is emphasised that under no circumstances should physicians assist in procedures, such as torture, which can weaken a human being. There is ongoing research into the sequelae of torture, both by gross and microscopic examination and in the living and dead victims. ER -