Principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 1st Edition by Rajesh Bardale ISBN 935025493X 978-9350254936

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ISBN 10: 935025493X 
ISBN 13: 978-9350254936
Author: Rajesh Bardale 

Principles of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology provides a comprehensive, step by step guide to the subject. Beginning with an introduction to legal procedures, medical jurisprudence and identification, the following chapters examine forensic methods for different causes of death, such as mechanical injury, road traffic accidents, firearm injuries, thermal injuries and asphyxia. Separate chapters are dedicated to DNA profiling and forensic osteology. Almost 1000 images and illustrations, as well as a number of mnemonics, have been included to assist learning.

Principles of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Forensic Medicine

• Overview of Forensic Medicine: Introduction to the basic principles of forensic medicine, its role in the justice system, and the relationship between law and medicine.

• History and Development: A brief historical perspective on the development of forensic medicine and its importance in modern-day practice.

• Role of Forensic Medicine in Legal Investigations: The role forensic medicine plays in investigating crimes, including autopsies, medical reports, and evidence collection.

2. Medicolegal Aspects of Death

• Definition and Types of Death: Explanation of different types of death (e.g., natural, accidental, suicidal, homicidal) and the medicolegal implications of each.

• Postmortem Changes: Discussion on changes that occur after death, such as rigor mortis, livor mortis, and decomposition, and their significance in determining time and cause of death.

• Determination of Cause of Death: How to investigate the cause of death, including autopsy procedures and the role of forensic pathologists.

3. Forensic Pathology

• Autopsy Techniques: Step-by-step procedures for conducting autopsies, including external and internal examinations.

• Types of Autopsies: Clinical, forensic, and medico-legal autopsies, and their differences in terms of purpose and procedure.

• Injuries and Trauma: Examination of various types of trauma such as blunt force, sharp force, and firearm injuries, and their forensic significance.

4. Forensic Toxicology

• Principles of Toxicology: Introduction to the field of toxicology, focusing on the study of poisons, drugs, and their effects on the human body.

• Common Poisons and Toxins: Detailed discussion on commonly encountered poisons, including chemicals, metals, and plant toxins, and how to identify them in forensic investigations.

• Drug Toxicology: Analysis of the role of drugs (prescription and illicit) in causing harm or death, including their detection and identification.

• Methods of Toxicological Analysis: Techniques used in the identification and quantification of poisons and toxins in biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine).

5. Clinical Forensic Medicine

• Examination of Living Victims: Procedures for examining living victims of violence, sexual assault, or other criminal acts, including the collection of evidence.

• Sexual Assault and Rape: Medicolegal considerations in sexual assault cases, including forensic evidence collection, and the role of medical professionals in such investigations.

• Child Abuse: Identification and documentation of child abuse, including physical and sexual abuse, and the role of forensic medicine in such cases.

• Domestic Violence: Medical examination and documentation of injuries resulting from domestic violence, and legal implications.

6. Forensic Psychiatry

• Psychiatric Evaluations: The role of psychiatry in forensic medicine, including the assessment of mental health in criminal defendants and the determination of criminal responsibility.

• Insanity and Mental Competency: Legal and medical perspectives on insanity defenses and competency evaluations, including the role of psychiatrists in these determinations.

7. Forensic Evidence and its Handling

• Collection and Preservation of Forensic Evidence: Methods and protocols for collecting and preserving physical and biological evidence from crime scenes.

• Chain of Custody: The importance of maintaining a proper chain of custody for forensic evidence to ensure its integrity in legal proceedings.

• Forensic Photography: The role of photography in documenting evidence at crime scenes, injuries, and autopsies.

8. Legal Aspects of Forensic Medicine

• Role of Forensic Expert Witnesses: The responsibilities and duties of a forensic expert witness in court, including providing testimony and preparing medicolegal reports.

• Legal Framework in Forensic Medicine: Overview of the legal provisions and regulations governing forensic medicine in various jurisdictions, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other relevant laws.

• Ethics in Forensic Medicine: Ethical considerations in forensic practice, including confidentiality, impartiality, and the duty to serve justice.

9. Forensic Investigation in Special Situations

• Mass Disasters and Catastrophes: The role of forensic medicine in mass casualties, including the identification of victims, determining cause of death, and managing forensic evidence.

• Disaster Victim Identification (DVI): Specific protocols for identifying victims in cases of natural disasters, plane crashes, and other large-scale incidents.

• Death in Custody and Police Actions: Examination of deaths occurring in police custody, deaths during police operations, and related forensic investigations.

10. Documentation and Reporting in Forensic Medicine

• Forensic Reports: Guidelines for preparing medico-legal reports, including postmortem reports, injury reports, and toxicology reports.

• Role of Documentation in Legal Proceedings: The importance of clear, accurate, and objective documentation for the legal process.

• Case Studies and Examples: Real-life case studies to illustrate the application of forensic medicine in solving criminal investigations.

11. Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

• Advances in Forensic Technology: Modern technologies and innovations in forensic investigations, including DNA analysis, advanced imaging techniques, and digital forensics.

• Emerging Trends in Toxicology: New research and developments in toxicology, including novel psychoactive substances and the detection of new types of poisons.

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