Simpson's forensic medicine

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This fully updated thirteenth edition of Simpson's Forensic Medicine remains a classic introductory text to the field. Continuing its tradition of preparing the next generation of forensic practitioners, it presents essential concepts in the interface between medicine and the law. Twenty-four chapters cover basic science, toxicology, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology, and both the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in the forensic setting.

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Title Statements

Full title :Simpson's forensic medicine / Jason Payne-James, Richard Jones, Steven B. Karch, John Manlove.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.
Edition:13th edition, International students's edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Hodder Arnold
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:x, 253 pages : : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780340986042, 0340986042
oclc:ocn875617206
Dewey Decimal:614.1

1. Principles of forensic practice -- 2. The ethics of medical practice -- 3. The medical aspects of death -- 4. Identification of the living and the dead -- 5. The appearance of the body after death -- 6. Unexpected and sudden death from natural causes -- 7. Deaths and injury in infancy -- 8. Assessment, classification and documentation of injury -- 9. Regional injuries -- 10. Ballistic injuries -- 11. Use of force and restraint -- 12. Sexual assault -- 13. Child assault and protection -- 14. Transportation medicine -- 15. Asphyxia -- 16. Immersion and drowning -- 17. Heat, cold and electrical trauma -- 18. Principles of toxicology -- 19. Alcohol -- 20. Licit and illicit drugs -- 21. Medicinal poisons -- 22. Miscellaneous poisons -- 23. Principles of forensic science -- 24. Allied forensic specialties.