Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice

by David Dolinak, Evan W. Matshes, Emma O. Lew

Forensic Pathology: Principles and Practice is an extensively illustrated reference book that contains more than 1800 color photographs accompanied by well-considered text that thoroughly explains representative topics, and also provides abundant, up-to-date references for further reading. This well-written volume uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. It will benefit not only the experienced forensic pathologist, but also the hospital pathologist who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies. Doctors in training and those law enforcement officials investigating the broad spectrum of sudden, unexpected and violent deaths that may fall within the jurisdiction of medicolegal death investigators will also find this an invaluable resource.
* Large, colorful photographs which beautifully illustrate the concepts outlined in the text.
* Sample descriptions of pathological lesions which serve to aid pathologists in reporting their findings to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and others involved in investigations of sudden death.
* 'Do and Don't' sections at the end of each chapter which provide guidance for handling the types of cases examined within preceding sections.

Genres: Textbooks

720 pages, Hardcover

First published April 8, 2005

Reviews

[Melissa Kidd · Rating 2 out of 5]

WARNING: do not read this book unless you are pursuing a career in law enforcement, medical pathology, forensics or something of the like. The pictures in this book are very graphic – real life photographs of investigative scenes - to accurately represent what may be seen in a variety of cases. (I do have to wonder however how much this would affect someone who watches TV shows like Dexter, CSI, etc. Media nowadays can get pretty graphic too.) I enjoyed this book because it’s a wealth of information pertaining to my internship at the Coroner’s Office. Being able to read about certain cases and then seeing it in front of my eyes has helped me understand exactly what I am seeing and why it looks or feels or smells the way it does. As a beginner to these topics with no medical school behind me, there were some chapters that went over my head, but for the most part I was able to understand most of this book with only a history of anatomy and osteology classes. It was very informative.