ABSTRACT

Since the first edition was published in 1947, Simpson's Forensic Medicine has become the classic introduction to forensic medicine and pathology. Written by one of the leading forensic pathologists in the field, this new edition is completely up-to-date and revised to include information on living subjects.

chapter 1|7 pages

The Doctor and the Law

chapter 2|7 pages

The Ethics of Medical Practice

chapter 3|7 pages

Medical Malpractice

chapter 5|10 pages

The Medical Aspects of Death

chapter 6|12 pages

Changes after Death

part 8|2 pages

Blood Stains

chapter 9|11 pages

The Examination of Wounds

chapter 10|9 pages

Regional Injuries

chapter 11|8 pages

Firearm and Explosive Injuries

chapter 12|7 pages

Transportation Injuries

chapter 13|9 pages

Asphyxia

chapter 14|4 pages

Immersion and Drowning

chapter 15|8 pages

Injury due to Heat, Cold and Electricity

chapter 16|5 pages

Effects of Injuries

chapter 18|6 pages

Sexual Offences

chapter 19|7 pages

Pregnancy and Abortion

chapter 20|9 pages

Deaths and Injury in Infancy

chapter 21|4 pages

Neglect, Starvation and Abuse of Human

chapter 22|5 pages

General Aspects of Poisoning

chapter 23|5 pages

Alcohol

chapter 24|6 pages

Drugs of Dependence and Abuse

chapter 25|5 pages

Medicinal Poisons

chapter 26|4 pages

Corrosive and Metallic Poisons

part 27|2 pages

Agrochemical Poisons

chapter 28|3 pages

Gaseous Poisons

chapter 29|2 pages

Miscellaneous Poisons