New opportunities for effective identification of unknown toxicological patients (a case from practice)

Abstract

Introduction. The article considers the issues of identification of unknown patients admitted to toxicological medical hospitals on the example of a case from practice. The aim of the study was to develop an effective way to solve the main problem of the lack of information about the identity of a significant part of patients with a toxicological profile during their stay in the hospital until discharge. Material and methods. Based on the described practical case, a new highly effective method of identifying unknown patients with a toxicological profile, implemented using forensic DNA analysis, is proposed and tested. Results. As promising ways to improve interdepartmental cooperation in relation to the identification of unidentified living persons who have been admitted with acute poisoning, an algorithm for transmitting selected DNA samples to the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a system streaming basis is described. Limitations. Further verification of DNA samples according to the Federal Database of Genomic Information is carried out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs independently through the regional Forensic Centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, followed by informing the administration of the medical institution. Conclusion. The results obtained within the framework of this study demonstrate the high efficiency of establishing the identity of toxicological patients staying in medical hospitals as unknown persons, which represents a direct economic benefit for the healthcare system in the form of an increase in the proportion of patients paid for by territorial health insurance funds.