Although forensic medicine has been in existence
for centuries in one guise or another, it is only with
the recent growth in international research that it has
begun to be acknowledged as a specific discipline in its
own right. Many areas of progress are being made and
this text aims to provide a unique, in–depth and
critical update on selected topics that are of direct
relevance to those practicing in the field including
lawyers, police, medical and dental practitioners,
forensic scientists and postgraduate/undergraduate
medical students and undergraduate law students
preparing for forensic medicine examinations. This
volume is designed to cover the wider aspects of
forensic medicine, including the law, science, medicine
(forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine and
forensic psychiatry) and dentistry. Topics covered
include subjects of debate and/or uncertainty in areas
where significant advances have been made and in those
of current relevance to the forensic profession,
Chapters provide a variety of approaches to the areas
under discussion with reviews of current knowledge,
information on significant changes and pointers to the
future that the reader should be aware of. Features: An
authoritative review, for forensic medicine
practitioners throughout the world, from leading
international experts in the field. Provides critical
commentary and updates on current practice. Topics
include: a guide to the presentation of forensic medical
evidence, bioterrorism, the paediatric hymen, assessment
and interpretation of bone trauma in children, adult
sexual assault, genital photography, forensic
photography, common errors in injury interpretation,
self–inflicted injuries and associated psychological
profiles, bite marks and the role of the pathologist in
aviation disasters. Includes a wealth of four colour
figures to illustrate key points discussed within the
text.
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