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Forensic Pathology of Asphyxial Deaths
by Sudhir K GuptaThis book provides an overview of Asphyxial Deaths which includes hanging, strangulation, choking, smothering, gagging, drowning, aspiration, mechanical and chemical asphyxiants, etc. Postmortem examination often leads to doubts as a clear distinction between the different type of asphyxia cannot be made easily. Forensic and physiological aspects are discussed with the help of illustrative cases. The author discusses the different aspects of asphyxia deaths and substantiates multiple case studies to establish a scientific approach that can act as a guideline to the autopsy surgeon in providing a precise opinion and clarify doubts for the judiciary involved in such criminal justice cases. Key Features• Presents individual case studies of Asphyxial deaths. • Covers the guidelines to be followed by the autopsy surgeons in different cases.• Discusses the physiological aspects of Asphyxial deaths in detail.• Illustrates the cases in a stepwise manner with more than 350 colored photographs of postmortem examination.
Forensic Pathology of Fractures and Mechanisms of Injury: Postmortem CT Scanning
by Michael P. BurkePractitioners of forensic medicine have various tools at their disposal to determine cause of death, and today‘s computed tomography (CT) can provide valuable clues if images are interpreted properly. This volume is a guide for the forensic pathologist who wants to use CT imaging to assist in determining the mechanism of injury that might have contributed to death. Enhanced with hundreds of CT images that clarify the text and case studies to put the material in context, the book gives a head-to-toe catalogue of various injuries and how they are represented on a CT scan.
Forensic Pathology of Infancy and Childhood
by Kim A. Collins Roger W. ByardThe investigation of sudden or unexplained death of children represents a unique medical and forensic area of study. Children have unique anatomic and functional characteristics that must be recognized and understood by the medical investigator. Further complicating this process is the fact that the anatomic structure, composition and function of various organs and organ systems in the pediatric population change throughout the developmental stages of childhood. The disease processes, reactions to trauma and risk factors for accidental death and homicide change from infancy through adolescence. "Forensic Pathology of Infancy and Childhood" provides an authoritative, comprehensive reference text devoted to the medicolegal investigation of sudden unexpected death in children. With contributions from internationally renowned experts, individual chapters focus on specific unique causes and organ systems with detailed accounts of the changes in fatal diseases, risk factors of causes of sudden death, and responses to fatal trauma that occur as a child grows from neonatal stage through infancy, toddlerhood, childhood and adolescence. This text is an essential reference resource for forensic pathologists, medical examiner offices, pediatric pathologists, pediatric hospitals, anatomic pathologists and those in training as well as those in related legal professions. "
Forensic Pathology Review: Questions and Answers
by John Wayne Md Cynthia Schandl S. PresnellThis book is an invaluable tool for studying and reviewing key concepts in forensic pathology. Written in a question-and-answer format, this accessible guide tests readers' knowledge of manner of death, patterns of injury, lab data interpretation, postmortem radiography and imaging, and much more. Over 300 questions, more than half with visual examples, cover both common and more unusual examples of forensic pathology seen in practice. A great resource for preparing for examinations including the American Board of Pathology examination. It provides answers with explanatory rationales for both correct and incorrect answers.
Forensic Pathology Reviews
by Elisabeth E. TurkFresh research has opened up new vistas in forensic pathology that are allowing for closer national and international cooperation between pathologists and scientists in a range of medical and scientific disciplines. At the same time, autopsy and laboratory techniques are undergoing rapid evolution, with new procedures coming on stream while existing processes yield additional--and more accurate--results. This sixth volume of reviews in forensic pathology provides professionals working in the field with cutting-edge material on the latest key advances in the fields of traumatic death, sudden natural death and death time estimation. Now with numerous color illustrations, the book gives forensic experts across the world a fully up-to-date guide to contemporary procedures and theory in forensic science and medicine. The chapters cover an exhaustive range of aspects in the discipline, from the analysis of sudden natural deaths in infancy and childhood to the cardiac proteomics approach in the study of cases involving sudden cardiac death. Other specialist chapters deal with the forensic investigation of deaths in aviation and as a result of accidents involving all-terrain vehicles. The volume covers fresh research in the use of protein markers for the estimation of post-mortem intervals, and features a chapter telling the story of the medico-legal investigation into the deaths resulting from the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Comprehensive and current, this fresh volume of reviews is an essential resource for professionals who need to stay ahead of the game in a fast-moving and exciting field of scientific endeavor.
Forensic Pathology Reviews 5
by Michael TsokosIn this new volume of the globally recognized Forensic Pathology Reviews, Dr. Michael Tsokos has gathered chapters from the top experts in the field to reveal both the applied and scientific areas of expertise along the broad spectrum of forensics studies. Volume 5 piques the mind as leading forensic pathologists from the United States and around the world offer advanced insight into death caused environmental conditions, trauma, neuropathology, natural causes, and ballistics. The authors of this volume further their exploration as they impart research related to identification, serial murder, histopathology, and age estimation. While unveiling unsurpassed and cutting-edge knowledge, Forensic Pathology Reviews, Volume 5 will also inspire emerging forensic scientists to immerse themselves in innovative research.
Forensic Pathoradiology of Virtual Autopsy
by Sudhir K GuptaVirtual autopsy is a burgeoning field that employs imaging methods to find the cause of death. This book critically analyses and compares different post-mortem features and their radiological appearance in diverse cases. It orients the forensic doctors trained in traditional autopsy to understand the radiological appearance of their gross findings and the radiologists to comprehend the pathology in an imaging study. Further, it provides the standard operating protocols to be followed in different cases. This can be an alternative to standard autopsies for broad and systemic examination of the whole body as it saves time, aids better diagnosis, and respects religious sentiments. Key features: Provides the reader with an in-depth review of the value of a CT-directed virtual autopsy complementing a regular autopsy and how it can enhance the quality of medico-legal death investigation in a jurisdiction. Bridges the gap between the specialities of Forensic Medicine and Radiology and helps the readers co-relate and understand the concept of Virtual Autopsy. Features over 500 original autopsy photographs and CT images with over 100 case reports including a stepwise approach to each case along with comparative radiological images.
Forensic Podiatry
by John A. Dimaggio Wesley Vernon ObeThe human foot is a complex body part composed of fifty-two bones, which is twenty-five percent of all the bones in the body. Nonetheless, the foot is often viewed by the public and doctors as a "minor" body part. Similarly, the importance of pedal evidence in crime investigation has also long been undervalued, but as footwear evidence has become more commonly used in forensic situations, so has pedal evidence, which is why this seminal work is so important: it is the first textbook ever dedicated to forensic podiatry. Forensic Podiatry is an international compilation of current practices authored by the pioneers in the field. Part I discusses general forensic concerns, including those at the crime scene, from an informative perspective. It covers tasks performed by the crime laboratory, forensic podiatry principles, and various aspects of human identification. Part II deals with specific forensic podiatric concerns such as photographic techniques, bare footprint identification, and footwear examination and analysis. It also discusses forensic gate and analysis as well as the identification of pedal remains from podiatry records, which is important for mass disaster scenes. Part III presents actual forensic podiatry case studies from the United Kingdom and the United States, and Part IV focuses on podiatry practice standards, which in many instances parallel expert witness responsibilities. Groundbreaking and essential, this book is useful for medical and criminal justice students as well as podiatrists, criminalists, footwear examiners, forensic anthropologists, attorneys and investigators.
Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology in Europe: A Cross-border Study Guide
by Kris GoethalsThis study guide aims to make European trainees in forensic psychiatry and psychology and young forensic psychiatrists and psychologists aware of the differences and commonalities in forensic psychiatry and psychology in different countries within Europe and to enable them to learn from the approaches adopted in each country. The guide is divided into five main sections that address legal frameworks, service provision and frameworks, mandatory skills, teaching and training in forensic psychiatry and psychology, and capita selecta. In addition, recommendations are made with respect to the practice of teaching and training across European countries. It is anticipated that the guide will provide an excellent means of improving specific skills and that, by learning about the offender/patient pathways in the different jurisdictions of Europe, the reader will gain a deeper understanding of the principles that govern methods and practices in their own work with mentally disordered offenders.
Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases (Pacific Institute Series on Forensic Psychology)
by Harold V. Hall and Joseph G. PoirierToday's increasingly sophisticated psychological and neuropsychological assessments allow for a greater understanding, and improved evaluations, in forensic psychology. By integrating discussions of modern psychological and neuropsychological tests, with extant civil and criminal cases, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition serves as a fully-updated, professional resource outlining modern behavioral science’s impact on the legal system. This second edition synthesizes the theoretical, empirical, and clinical literature, examining it through the lens of case application. The book is divided into three parts to look at foundational legal, ethical and applied issues; criminal forensic evaluations; and civil forensic evaluations. Chapters new to this edition address substance abuse and intoxication, interviewing and interrogation, criminal profiling, faked amnesia and recall skills, post-concussive syndrome (PCS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trends and research directions. Clinicians, researchers and psychologists practicing in any number of related fields will be able to address relevant questions from both criminal-forensic and civil-forensic perspectives. Key features: Presents the latest advances in methodology and technology to assist forensic professional in assessment and case formulation in the search for ground truth in applied settings Outlines base rates for forensic areas of concern, especially helpful in evaluation, report writing and courtroom testimony as an expert witness Addresses complex criminal issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, mitigating defenses, and violence risk Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition is an invaluable resource to clinicians, experts witnesses, and legal professionals—a helpful adjunct for mental health experts to formulate sound direct and cross-examination strategies, and eliciting suggestions for forensically-related treatment and intervention.
Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations
by Anthony J. Bertino Patricia Nolan BertinoWith popular television programs, movies, and books about criminal justice and crime scene investigation, students often have a passion for exploring forensic science. <p><p> Now that excitement can be guided into valuable learning experiences with the help of Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, 3e. This dynamic, visually powerful text has been carefully crafted to ensure solid scientific content and an approach that delivers precisely what is needed for high school courses. <p><p> Now an established best-seller, Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations offers a truly experiential approach that engages students in active learning and emphasizes the application of integrated science. Student materials combine math, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science with content aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. <p><p> Capstone projects integrate the concepts learned throughout the text. Comprehensive, time-saving teacher support and lab activities deliver exactly what is needed to ensure that students receive a solid, integrated science education that keeps readers engaged at all learning levels. <p><p> Supported by MindTap with an eBook, online assessments, Interactive Labs, and Virtual Labs, students learn content and practice skills like real forensic scientists.
Forensic Science: A Multidisciplinary Approach
by Evgeny Katz Jan HalámekConcentrating on the natural science aspects of forensics, top international authors from renowned universities, institutes, and laboratories impart the latest information from the field. In doing so they provide the background needed to understand the state of the art in forensic science with a focus on biological, chemical, biochemical, and physical methods. The broad subject coverage includes spectroscopic analysis techniques in various wavelength regimes, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrochemical detection approaches, and imaging techniques, as well as advanced biochemical, DNA-based identification methods. The result is a unique collection of hard-to-get data that is otherwise only found scattered throughout the literature.
Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action: Interacting with the Dead and the Living (Forensic Science in Focus #17)
by Douglas H. Ubelaker Roberto C. Parra Sara C. ZapicoWidens traditional concepts of forensic science to include humanitarian, social, and cultural aspects Using the preservation of the dignity of the deceased as its foundation, Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action: Interacting with the Dead and the Living is a unique examination of the applications of humanitarian forensic science. Spanning two comprehensive volumes, the text is sufficiently detailed for forensic practitioners, yet accessible enough for non-specialists, and discusses both the latest technologies and real-world interactions. Arranged into five sections, this book addresses the ‘management of the dead’ across five major areas in humanitarian forensic science. Volume One presents the first three of these areas: History, Theory, Practice, and Legal Foundation; Basic Forensic Information to Trace Missing Persons; and Stable Isotopes Forensics. Topics covered include: Protection of The Missing and the Dead Under International Law Social, Cultural and Religious Factors in Humanitarian Forensic Science Posthumous Dignity and the Importance in Returning Remains of the Deceased The New Disappeared – Migration and Forensic Science Stable Isotope Analysis in Forensic Anthropology Volume Two covers two further areas of interest: DNA Analysis and the Forensic Identification Process. It concludes with a comprehensive set of case studies focused on identifying the deceased, and finding missing persons from around the globe, including: Forensic Human Identification from an Australian Perspective Skeletal Remains and Identification Processing at the FBI Migrant Deaths along the Texas/Mexico Border Humanitarian Work in Cyprus by The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) Volcán De Fuego Eruption – Natural Disaster Response from Guatemala Drawing upon a wide range of contributions from respected academics working in the field, Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action is a unique reference for forensic practitioners, communities of humanitarian workers, human rights defenders, and government and non-governmental officials.
Forensic Science Education and Training
by Anna Williams John Paul Cassella Peter D. MaskellA comprehensive and innovative guide to teaching, learning and assessment in forensic science education and practitioner training Includes student exercises for mock crime scene and disaster scenarios Addresses innovative teaching methods including apps and e-gaming Discusses existing and proposed teaching methods
Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology
by Robert H. Powers Dorothy E. DeanDesigned for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses, this book goes beyond the simple analysis of naming a drug or toxin, taking a mechanistic approach to their effects on the body. It provides an understanding of the mechanisms of action of drugs and toxins as well as their physiologic and pathologic consequences on the affected organ system. Case histories, photographs of gross pathology, and photomicrographs further illustrate the processes and effects of toxic substances on the body.
Forensic Toxicology: Medico-Legal Case Studies
by Kalipatnapu N. RaoModern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, high-pressure liquid chromatography, and the combination of these methods. Forensic Toxicology: Medico-legal Case Studies demonstrates how the science of forensic toxicology acts a
Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime
by Val McDermidVal McDermid is one of the finest crime writers we have, whose novels have captivated millions of readers worldwide with their riveting narratives of characters who solve complex crimes and confront unimaginable evil. In the course of researching her bestselling novels McDermid has become familiar with every branch of forensics, and now she uncovers the history of this science, real-world murders and the people who must solve them. The dead talk to the right listener. They can tell us all about themselves: where they came from, how they lived, how they died, and, of course, who killed them. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and help serve justice using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene, or the faintest of human traces. Forensics draws on interviews with some of these top-level professionals, ground-breaking research, and McDermid’s own original interviews and firsthand experience on scene with top forensic scientists. Along the way, McDermid discovers how maggots collected from a corpse can help determine one’s time of death; how a DNA trace a millionth the size of a grain of salt can be used to convict a killer; and how a team of young Argentine scientists led by a maverick American anthropologist were able to uncover the victims of a genocide. It’s a journey that will take McDermid to war zones, fire scenes, and autopsy suites, and bring her into contact with both extraordinary bravery and wickedness, as she traces the history of forensics from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge science of the modern day.
Forensics and Fiction: Clever, Intriguing, and Downright Odd Questions from Crime Writers
by D. P. LyleHow long can someone survive in a cold, damp cave without food or water? How was diphtheria treated in 1886? Can Botox kill? Can DNA be found on a knife years later? How are mummified corpses identified? How long does it take blood to clot when spilled on a tile floor? What happens in death from electrocution?As a consultant to many novelists around the world and to the writers of such popular TV shows as Monk, Law & Order, House, and CSI: Miami, D. P. Lyle, M.D., has answered many cool, clever, and oddball questions over the years. Forensics and Fiction: Clever, Intriguing, and Downright Odd Questions from Crime Writers is a collection of the best of these questions. The answers are provided in a concise and entertaining fashion that will keep you wide awake so you can read "just one more."
Forensics for Dummies
by D. P. LyleForensics for Dummies is an introduction to the field of forensic science, covering a broad range of forensic topics in a clear and concise fashion. It includes many examples of how these techniques are applied in real-life situations. Case studies are included throughout the book to illustrate how forensic science was used to solve famous cases. This book is an excellent starting point for fresher and for those familiar with many forensic topics, it serves to refresh and expand the knowledge.
Forensische Psychiatrie: Leitfaden für die klinische und gutachterliche Praxis (Reihe Psychologie Ser. #41)
by Konrad von OefeleForensische Psychiatrie und Rechtswissenschaft, gesetzliche Bestimmungen und Rechtsprechung entwickeln sich ständig weiter. In den letzten Jahren wurden wesentliche Änderungen in den Bereichen Unterbringung, freiheitsentziehende sowie Behandlungsmaßnahmen unter Zwang vorgenommen. Der forensisch-psychiatrisch Tätige muss sich daher stets von neuem mit den Inhalten seines Fachgebietes auseinandersetzen und seine Kenntnisse auf dem neuesten Stand halten. Dieses Buch hält sich an allgemein akzeptierte Grundsätze und Standards der Forensischen Psychiatrie und wurde für die Neuauflage überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Es enthält eine fundierte und überschaubare Einführung ins Fachgebiet und bietet praktische Hilfe für Psychiater, die ihre Tätigkeit als Gutachter beginnen. Auch erfahrene Gutachter profitieren von der übersichtlichen Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten Grundlagen. Angehörige anderer Berufe mit Vorkenntnissen, z. B. Juristen, Sozialarbeiter und Psychologen, finden hier forensisch-psychiatrische Grundkenntnisse.
Forensische Psychiatrie: Rechtliche, klinische und ethische Aspekte
by Birgit Völlm Boris SchifferDieses Buch vermittelt alle notwendigen Grundlagen, um in der Forensischen Psychiatrie tätig werden zu können, ist aber auch für alle im Maßregelvollzug tätigen Personen mit fortgeschrittenen Kenntnissen geeignet. Es behandelt zunächst die relevanten rechtlichen Grundlagen in Deutschland, inklusive der Menschenrechte, die Begutachtung v.a. im strafrechtlichen Bereich, Theorien der Kriminalitätsentstehung sowie die Organisation von Behandlung in verschiedenen Institutionen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Vermittlung vertiefender Kenntnisse im Bereich der Behandlung von psychisch kranken Straftätern. Die Themen werden dabei von führenden nationalen und z.T. auch internationalen Experten dargestellt: Sie bieten aktuelles Wissen, insbesondere für das Verständnis aller im Maßregelvollzug anzutreffenden Störungs-/Deliktgruppen, sowie detaillierte Beschreibungen der dazugehörigen evidenzbasierten Behandlungsansätze. Auch typische Probleme, etwa mit Motivation und Widerstand, Therapieresistenz oder Zwangsmaßnahmen werden in eigenen Beiträgen adressiert. Den verschiedenen Berufsgruppen, z.B. der Pflege, der Ergotherapie oder auch der Genesungsbegleitung im Maßregelvollzug werden eigene Kapitel gewidmet. Auch die Perspektive und Bedeutung von Angehörigen wird beleuchtet. Kapitel zu ethischen Fragen, zu internationalen Aspekten und zur Forschung im Maßregelvollzug laden zur vertiefenden Reflexion ein. Abgerundet wird der umfangreiche Inhalt durch elektronisches Zusatzmaterial, welches den Brückenschlag zwischen Theorie und Praxis fördern soll. Dieses Buch deckt alle Inhalte ab, die zum Erwerb der Schwerpunktbezeichnung Forensische Psychiatrie erforderlich sind und eignet sich daher für Weiterbildungsassistenten, die den Erwerb dieser Schwerpunktbezeichnung anstreben.
Forest Therapy - The Potential of the Forest for Your Health
by Angela Schuh Gisela ImmichIn fast-paced everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important to find an antipole. The forest seems to be the perfect place for this - it offers balancing stimuli, health-promoting effects and its climate is proven to be effective on human health. This non-fiction book explains the background and facts about the effect of forest visits on a scientifically sound basis and sensitizes readers to the great health benefits of forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) and forest therapy. As an oasis of tranquility, the forest invites you to slow down, regenerate and draw new energy. Written for interested lay people - psychotherapists, doctors and other health professionals can read along. From the contents: How the forest and its climate affect us - How to discover and use the forest and its atmosphere for your health. The Authors: Prof. Dr. Dr. Angela Schuh and Gisela Immich, M.Sc., research the effects of forests and climate on health at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany, and develop concepts for preventive forest use as well as forest therapy. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Waldtherapie - das Potenzial des Waldes für Ihre Gesundheit by Angela Schuh and Gisela Immich, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.
The Forever Assignment
by Jennifer TaylorYesterday, today and always... Now that Dr. Kasey Harris is part of the team, the Worlds Together aid unit is complete and ready for their assignment. The only problem is, the head of the team is gorgeous, arrogant surgeon Adam Chandler--and Adam and Kasey have met before.... Once deeply in love with her, Adam has never quite forgotten Kasey--nor forgiven her for ending their affair. As they work together under intense pressure, Kasey begins to realize that throwing away his love was the worst mistake of her life. Now, if they can put the past behind them, they could be together...forever
A Forever Family for the Army Doc
by Meredith WebberRescued by the single mom As a nurse and single mom, Izzy Halliday has her hands full. The last thing she needs is the distraction of a man-even one as irresistible as new hospital director Nicholas Macpherson! Former army doc Mac has come to Wetherby to heal his soul-but the sparks flying between him and stunning redhead Izzy aren't bringing him much peace! Mac is in search of a quiet life, but time with Izzy and her daughter soon teaches him the unexpected joys of a chaotic family life...
Forever Ours: Real Stories of Immortality and Living from a Forensic Pathologist
by Janis Amatuzio[From the Book Jacket] As a physician, forensic pathologist, and coroner for several Minnesota counties, I have had the extraordinary privilege of caring for families and their loved ones when death comes suddenly, unexpectedly, or traumatically. My job is to speak for the dead, to solve the mystery of "What happened?" However, I have occasionally been faced with mysteries I cannot solve or explain. These experiences always baffle me, partly because as a scientist I seek to reach a reasonable degree of medical certainty, a rational explanation. But I have come to realize that for some experiences there is no explanation, just a deep knowing that I have encountered the Divine. - JANIS AMATUZIO, MD