An introduction to the work of a medical examiner : from death scene to autopsy suite

Miletich, John J. (Author). Lindstrom, Tia Laura. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0275995097 (ebook)
ISBN: 9780275995096 (ebook)
ISBN: 0275995089 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780275995089 (hard copy : alk. paper)
Physical Description: xix, 174 p. ; 25 cm.
print
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.