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Forensic Pathology of Trauma
Shkrum, Michael J.; Ramsay, David A.
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Description for Forensic Pathology of Trauma
Hardback. Deals with certain common trauma scenarios faced by pathologists doing medicolegal autopsies. This approach-oriented book aims to assist the postmortem investigation of a case at its inception and define issues which the pathologist needs to address. Series: Forensic Science and Medicine. Num Pages: 646 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKVF1; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1419.
The practice of forensic pathology includes the collection and analysis of evidence in relation to a corpse in order to establish the cause of death. Knowledge of the cause of death contributes to the determination of the manner of death by medical examiners and coroners, who are occasionally assisted by law enforcement officers. In the process of establishing the cause and manner of death, representatives of various investigative bodies have several responsibilities, including explaining the death to family members, attempting to reduce the risk of similar deaths in the future, and, if applicable, apprehending the individuals who are responsible for ... Read more
The practice of forensic pathology includes the collection and analysis of evidence in relation to a corpse in order to establish the cause of death. Knowledge of the cause of death contributes to the determination of the manner of death by medical examiners and coroners, who are occasionally assisted by law enforcement officers. In the process of establishing the cause and manner of death, representatives of various investigative bodies have several responsibilities, including explaining the death to family members, attempting to reduce the risk of similar deaths in the future, and, if applicable, apprehending the individuals who are responsible for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
646
Condition
New
Series
Forensic Science and Medicine
Number of Pages
646
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588294586
SKU
V9781588294586
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Forensic Pathology of Trauma
From the reviews: "Drs. Shkrum and Ramsay have produced a work that should grace not only every general pathologist’s bookshelf, but that of every forensic pathologist and death investigator as well. … major work of excellent scholarship, articulate, and accessible to the non-forensic pathologist and medical examiner alike. … I will refer to this outstanding book for years ... Read more