The tenth edition continues to provide an introductory text on forensic medicine for the student and the generalist who may at some stage be called upon to assist in forensic cases. The general plan has been retained, but the detail has been revised in the light of recent advances and many new topics added. The ethical duties of doctors has been emphasized, including their attitudes to abuse of human rights, the increasing problem of starvation, torture, explosives and firearms - which sadly reflects the changing world in which the responsibilities of doctors have to follow suit. A new chapter summarizing the major differences between the legal medicine of different countries, cultures and religions will hopefully add to understanding and general applicability of the text. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
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Höhe: 157 mm
Breite: 235 mm
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978-0-340-53648-3 (9780340536483)
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Part 1 Forensic medicine: the doctor and the law; medical aspects of death; changes after death; identification of the living and dead; blood stains, groups, DNA and indentification; the examination of wounds; regional injuries; fire-arms and explosive injuries; murder, suicide or accident?; transportation injuries; asphyxia and pressure on the neck and chest; immersion and drowning; effects of injury; unexpected and sudden death from natural causes; pregnancy and abortion; death and injury in infancy; sexual offences; neglect, starvation and abuse of human rights; injury due to heat, cold and electricity; medico-legal aspects of mental disease; the ethics of medical practice; medical malpractice. Part 2 Toxicology: general aspects of poisoning; alcohol; drugs of dependence and abuse; medicinal poisons; corrosive and metallic poisons; agrochemical poisons; gaseous poisons; miscelleneous poisons.
