Principles of Forensic Pathology: From Investigation to Certification

Principles of Forensic Pathology: From Investigation to Certification offers a consistent and conceptual framework and approach to forensic practice and evidence-based thinking that leads to mechanism-based opinions. The book uses a systematic casework approach to address, explain and guide the reader through diverse topics encountered by forensic pathologists. Chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the field of forensic pathology, discussing topics such as scene investigation, pathophysiology of death, autopsy, types of circumstances, and deaths. Scenarios encountered include both frequent and less frequent situations, offering mental checklists and prescriptions for the consistent approach to such cases. Written by forensic professionals, this book is a practical, yet comprehensive compendium for forensic pathology fellows, pathology residents and medical students interested in forensic pathology. Presents a primary text that is ideal for daily forensic practice Discusses how to properly investigate and certify death in a consistent and defensible way Emphasizes best practices in the field, providing an approach that is in line with today's professional forensic pathology INDICE: 1. Forensic Pathology: Overview2. The Pathophysiology of Death3. Thinking Forensically: Planning, Anticipating, Observing, Documenting, Synthesizing, and Opining, in that Order4. Scenes5. The Autopsy6. The Pediatric Autopsy/Pathology/Unexplained Pediatric Deaths7. The Death Certificate: Putting It All Together8. Communication: We are in the Business of Communication and Every Word Matters9. The FP's Public Health Role10. The Forensic Team: Investigators, Techs, Clerical and Safety11. Approach to Specific Types of Circumstances and Deaths12. Recent and Ongoing Technological Advancements in Forensic Pathology Practice

• ISBN: 978-0-323-91796-4
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 510
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés