Handbook of Forensic Medicine

3 Volume Set

Madea, Burkhard (Editor)

2. Edition August 2022
1776 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book

ISBN: 978-1-119-64855-0

John Wiley & Sons

Wiley Online Library

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HANDBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE

The gold standard in forensic medicine references

In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine.

The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter.

Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers:
* A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine
* Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification
* Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice
* In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry

This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It's also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.

Volume 1

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Volume 2

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART IX Identification 1495

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Volume 3

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART IX Identification 1495

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Burkhard Madea is Professor and Head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bonn, Germany.

B. Madea, University of Bonn