This comprehensive guide to forensic pathology, authored by Vincent J.M. DiMaio and D. Kimberley Molina, equips medical professionals and legal personnel with the latest knowledge and practical insights into death investigation and analysis.
Key strengths:
- Up-to-date coverage: Incorporates advancements in the field over the past two decades, reflecting changes in death investigation, forensic DNA typing, and other relevant areas.
- Expanded scope: Covers diverse topics like medicolegal death investigation, autopsy procedures, cause and manner of death determination, various injury types, toxicology, and specialized cases (e.g., sudden infant deaths, elderly deaths).
- Practical focus: Offers detailed instructions on autopsy procedures, interpretation of findings, and documentation, making it valuable for both practicing forensic pathologists and trainees.
- Evidence-based approach: Draws on current research and best practices to ensure accurate and reliable conclusions in death investigations.
- Legal considerations: Discusses the legal framework surrounding death investigation and the role of forensic pathologists in legal proceedings.
- Global perspective: Includes international variations and considerations in forensic pathology practice.
New in this edition:
- New chapters: Explore gunshot wounds, mass fatality incidents, and the application of forensic science principles in forensic pathology practice.
- Updated and expanded content: Covers medicolegal death investigation, postmortem changes, time of death, deaths in custody, elderly deaths, drug-related deaths, and emerging topics like chronic traumatic encephalopathy and new drugs.
- Enhanced visuals: Features over 400 full-color images and photomicrographs for clear illustration of key concepts.
