DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY FORENSIC AUTOPSY WITH ACCESS CODE (HB 2021) Hardcover

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series serves as a valuable resource for practitioners of all experience levels, from hospital pathologists to forensic pathology fellows, residents, and medical examiners. Diagnostic Pathology: Forensic Autopsy offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of essential topics in forensic autopsy, making it an ideal reference for both day-to-day use and training. The book provides expert advice on accurate diagnosis, identifying findings and patterns in forensic autopsies, and determining cause of death. Key subjects covered include opioid and drug-related deaths, deaths in custody, infant and child deaths such as SIDS, overlaying, and shaken baby syndrome, as well as neck trauma in infants and children. It also includes the information needed to perform both routine and complex autopsies. Richly illustrated with hundreds of high-quality images, including full-color illustrations and clinical photographs, the book is designed with a templated layout, concise text, key facts, and an extensive index for quick reference. It’s a comprehensive guide for coroners, medico-legal death investigators, and legal professionals. The enhanced eBook version allows for easy searching of text, figures, and references across devices.