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An introduction to the work of a medical examiner : from death scene to autopsy suite / John J. Miletich and Tia Laura Lindstrom ; foreword by Cyril H. Wecht.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2010.Description: xix, 174 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780275995089 (hard copy : alk. paper)
  • 0275995089 (hard copy : alk. paper)
  • 9780275995096 (ebook)
  • 0275995097 (ebook)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 614/.1 22
LOC classification:
  • RA1063.4 .M55 2010
NLM classification:
  • 2010 D-395
  • W 800
Contents:
Foreword / Cyril H. Wecht -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction : an advocate for the dead -- 1. Experts in death -- 2. Death and the human body -- 3. Death and trauma : some common signs -- 4. Death by hostile environment -- 5. Death and drugs -- 6. Death by venom and poison -- 7. Death by suicide -- 8. Autopsy suite and examination resources -- 9. Autopsy : external examination -- 10. Autopsy : internal examination -- 11. Examination instruments -- 12. Toxicology -- 13. The autopsy report : natural death, suicide, accident, or murder -- 14. Autopsy investigations in mass fatalities -- 15. Death reexamined : when bodies are exhumed -- 16. Conclusion : developing technology and the future of autopsy -- Appendix A. For further information -- Appendix B. Forensic pathology training programs -- Bibliography -- Index.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks RA1063.4 .M55 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001142636

Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-168) and index.

Foreword / Cyril H. Wecht -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction : an advocate for the dead -- 1. Experts in death -- 2. Death and the human body -- 3. Death and trauma : some common signs -- 4. Death by hostile environment -- 5. Death and drugs -- 6. Death by venom and poison -- 7. Death by suicide -- 8. Autopsy suite and examination resources -- 9. Autopsy : external examination -- 10. Autopsy : internal examination -- 11. Examination instruments -- 12. Toxicology -- 13. The autopsy report : natural death, suicide, accident, or murder -- 14. Autopsy investigations in mass fatalities -- 15. Death reexamined : when bodies are exhumed -- 16. Conclusion : developing technology and the future of autopsy -- Appendix A. For further information -- Appendix B. Forensic pathology training programs -- Bibliography -- Index.

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