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 Published April 5, 2006
Basic Competencies in Forensic Pathology outlines the concepts and techniques used in forensic pathology. Prepared by the Forensic Pathology Committee of the College of American Pathologists in conjunction with the National Association of Medical Examiners, the primer is intended to be a quick reference for pathologists in training and those who do occasional forensic autopsies.
Basic Competencies in Forensic Pathology is based on the recommended guidelines endorsed by the National Association of Medical Examiners for forensic pathology training in anatomic pathology residency programs. The manual aims to provide a minimum working knowledge of forensic pathology; address the differences between a hospital autopsy and a forensic (medicolegal) autopsy; explain the “what’s and why’s” of forensic autopsies, and aid pathologists in recognizing important forensic issues; and help pathologists determine when a particular case might require more forensic expertise than they are able to provide.
Partial Contents:
- Guidelines for AP Residency Training in Forensic Pathology
- Hospital Versus Medicolegal (Forensic) Autopsies
- Death Investigation Systems
- Death Certification
- Overview of Medicolegal Autopsies
- Postmortem Changes and Identification of Remains
- Sudden Natural Death in Adults
- Postmortem Chemistry
- Drugs and Toxins
- Blunt Force Injuries
- Penetrating and Sharp Edged Injuries
- Gunshot Wounds
- Death Due to Asphyxia
- Deaths Due to Electricity
- Deaths Due to Extremes in Temperature
- Pediatric Deaths
- Miscellaneous and Special Topics in Forensic Pathology
- Overview of Other (Nonpathology) Forensic Sciences
Table of Contents (PDF, 30 K)
Chapter 3 (PDF, 52 K)
Ordering Information
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Phone: 1-800-323-4040 option 1#
Item number: PUB120
Softcover; 225 pages; 2006.
Member price: $35
Non-member price: $45
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