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Handbook of Forensic Medicine

2. Aufl.

von: Burkhard Madea
355,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	16.08.2022
ISBN/EAN:	9781119648611
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	1776

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HANDBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE The gold standard in forensic medicine references In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine. The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter. Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification</li> <li>Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice</li> <li>In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry</li></ul> This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It’s also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume 1 Contents ix List of Contributors xxi Preface to the Second Edition xxv Preface to the First Edition xxvii Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1 PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57 PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311 PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801 PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917 PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055 PART VII Toxicology 1077 PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313 PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585 PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623 Further References 1637 Index 1641 Volume 2 Contents ix List of Contributors xxi Preface to the Second Edition xxv Preface to the First Edition xxvii Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1 PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57 PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311 PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801 PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917 PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055 PART VII Toxicology 1077 PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313 PART IX Identification 1495 PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585 PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623 Further References 1637 Index 1641 Volume 3 Contents ix List of Contributors xxi Preface to the Second Edition xxv Preface to the First Edition xxvii Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1 PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57 PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311 PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801 PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917 PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055 PART VII Toxicology 1077 PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313 PART IX Identification 1495 PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585 PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623 Further References 1637 Index 1641

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Burkhard Madea is Professor and Head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bonn, Germany.

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The gold standard in forensic medicine references In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine. The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter. Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification</li> <li>Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice</li> <li>In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry</li></ul> This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It’s also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.