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OverviewSince the first edition was published in 1947, Simpson's Forensic Medicine has become the classic introduction to forensic medicine and pathology. Written by one of the leading forensic pathologists in the field, this new edition is completely up-to-date and revised to include information on living subjects. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard Jones (Cardiff University and University Hospital of Wales, UK) , Steven B Karch (Consultant Cardiac Pathologist and Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Edition: 12th New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.508kg ISBN: 9780340764220ISBN 10: 0340764228 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 31 July 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsPrelims Simpson Obituary Contents Preface 1 The Doctor and the Law 2 The Ethics of Medical Practice 3 Medical Malpractice 4 The MedicoLegal Aspects of Mental Disease 5 The Medical Aspects of Death 6 Changes after Death 7 Identification of the living and the dead 8 Blood Stains 9 The examination of wounds 10 Regional Injuries 11 Firearm and Explosive Injuries 12 Transportation Injuries 13 Asphyxia 14 Immersion & Drowning 15 Injury due to heat cold & electricity 16 Effects of Injuries 17 Unexpected and Sudden Death from Natural Causes 18 Sexual Offences 19 Pregnancy & Abortion 20 Death ands Injury in Infancy 21 Neglect, Starvation and abuse of Human Rights 22 General Aspects of Poisoning 23 Alcohol 24 Drugs of Dependence and Abuse 25 Medicinal Poisons 26 Corrosive and metallic Poisons 27 Agrochemical Poisons 28 Gaseous Poisons 29 Miscellaneous Poisons Appendix 1 Guidelines for an autopsy and exhumation Appendix 2 Preparation of the reagent for the Kastel-Meyer TestReviewsThe introduction of colour not only immensely increases the quality of the illustrations but effectively transforms this very popular text into an atlas of forensic pathology as well as a comprehensive reference for forensic medicine in general. Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Medici An example of clarity and contains as much information as one could possibly hope to find in a book of just over 200 pages. Simpson's Forensic Medicine has been rejuvenated and this face-lift will carry it through into the new century St. George's Hospital Gazette (review of previous As one reads through this classic, one finds that the new print layout greatly enhances one's ability to use the book. This is an excellent reworking of a classic text that remains a standard introductory reference guide to the world of forensic medicine...hopefully it will find a new audience on recommended reading lists throughout the world...I thus strongly recommend this book The Bulletin of The Royal College of Pathologists The twelfth edition admirably meets the challenge of acheiving the high standards set by its earlier counterparts...medical students and junior doctors in all specialities would do well to persue the pages of this book, which will also be of value to the police, and to lawyers seeking an introductory understanding to the principles of forensic medicine. ACP News The introduction of colour not only immensely increases the quality of the illustrations but effectively transforms this very popular text into an atlas of forensic pathology as well as a comprehensive reference for forensic medicine in general. -- Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Medici An example of clarity and contains as much information as one could possibly hope to find in a book of just over 200 pages. Simpson's Forensic Medicine has been rejuvenated and this face-lift will carry it through into the new century -- St. George's Hospital Gazette (review of previous As one reads through this classic, one finds that the new print layout greatly enhances one's ability to use the book. This is an excellent reworking of a classic text that remains a standard introductory reference guide to the world of forensic medicine...hopefully it will find a new audience on recommended reading lists throughout the world...I thus strongly recommend this book -- The Bulletin of The Royal College of Pathologists 20040701 The twelfth edition admirably meets the challenge of acheiving the high standards set by its earlier counterparts...medical students and junior doctors in all specialities would do well to persue the pages of this book, which will also be of value to the police, and to lawyers seeking an introductory understanding to the principles of forensic medicine. -- ACP News 20040701 Author InformationRichard Shepherd is Senior Lecturer in Forensic Medicine, Forensic Medicine Unit, St George's Hospital Medical and Dental School, London, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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