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Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice

by David Dolinak, Evan Matshes, Emma O. Lew
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Overview

Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice is an extensively illustrated reference book that contains more than 1800 color photographs accompanied by well-considered text that thoroughly explains representative topics, and also provides abundant, up-to-date references for further reading. This well-written volume uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. It will benefit not only the experienced forensic pathologist, but also the hospital pathologist who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies. Doctors in training and those law enforcement officials investigating the broad spectrum of sudden, unexpected and violent deaths that may fall within the jurisdiction of medicolegal death investigators will also find this an invaluable resource.

* Large, colorful photographs which beautifully illustrate the concepts outlined in the text.
* Sample descriptions of pathological lesions which serve to aid pathologists in reporting their findings to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and others involved in investigations of sudden death.
* 'Do and Don't' sections at the end of each chapter which provide guidance for handling the types of cases examined within preceding sections.

Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice is an extensively illustrated reference book that contains more than 1800 color photographs accompanied by well-considered text that thoroughly explains representative topics, and also provides abundant, up-to-date references for further reading. This well-written volume uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. It will benefit not only the experienced forensic pathologist, but also the hospital pathologist who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies. Doctors in training and those law enforcement officials investigating the broad spectrum of sudden, unexpected and violent deaths that may fall within the jurisdiction of medicolegal death investigators will also find this an invaluable resource. Large, colorful photographs which beautifully illustrate the concepts outlined in the text.

Synopsis

Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice is an extensively illustrated reference book that contains more than 1800 color photographs accompanied by well-considered text that thoroughly explains representative topics, and also provides abundant, up-to-date references for further reading. This well-written volume uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. It will benefit not only the experienced forensic pathologist, but also the hospital pathologist who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies, doctors in training and law enforcement officials investigating the broad spectrum of sudden, unexpected and violent deaths that may fall within the jurisdiction of medicolegal death investigators.

 Large, colorful photographs which beautifully illustrate the concepts outlined in the text.
 Sample descriptions of pathological lesions which serve to aid pathologists in reporting their findings to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and others involved in investigations of sudden death.
 'Do and Don't' sections at the end of each chapter which provide guidance for handling the types of cases examined within preceding sections.

About the Author, David Dolinak

David Dolinak is a physician medical examiner, serving as Deputy Chief Medical Exam-iner in Dallas, TX. He has published and lectured extensively in the neurosciences and forensic pathology. In conjunction with Evan Matshes (co-applicant), he has produced the very well received text “Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas.”

Evan Matshes is a human anatomist with the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology,College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan (Canada), with continuing clinical medical education. He has published and lectured extensively in human anatomy and osteology, the neurosciences, and forensic pathology. In addition to his aformentioned textbook publishing with Dr. Dolinak, he was also a co-author on “An Atlas of Human Osteology”, released in 2000 in Canada.

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β€œThe book under review is what one would always like to have on one’s desk.”
β€” Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

β€œIt is informative, factual, well-referenced, exhaustive and extremely well illustrated.”
β€” Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

β€œβ€¦grasps one’s attention not only because it gives practical tips throughout, but also because of its rich and profuse illustrations.”
β€” Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

β€œβ€¦ heartily recommended not only to trainees and younger pathologists, but also to senior pathologists… ”
β€” Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

β€œI thoroughly enjoyed this book, and this book is going to my companion for the rest of my life.”
β€” Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

β€œThis book is, undoubtedly, the most extensively illustrated textbook of forensic pathology so far.”
β€” Michael Tsokos, MD, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

β€œThe book is well written and the references are up to date. It will benefit not only the experienced forensic pathologist, but also the clinical pathologist who occasionally performs medico-legal autopsies, forensic doctors in training, and law enforcement officials investigating the broad spectrum of violent and sudden, unexpected deaths that fall within the jurisdiction of medico-legal death investigators.”
β€” Michael Tsokos, MD, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

β€œDolinak, Matshes, and Lew did a good job. I am sure their textbook will prove its use in many instances not only to junior forensic pathologists at the beginning of their professional career, but also to certified and experienced forensic pathologists to obtain additional knowledge and refresh their expertise.”
β€” Michael Tsokos, MD, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

β€œThe text is richly supported by color photographs that are nothing short of spectacular ... those embarking upon preparation for the Board examination in forensic pathology will find this text very useful.”
β€” Journal of Forensic Science

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2005
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
616
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780122199516

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