ABSTRACT
Interpreting results in the eld of forensic and clinical toxicology requires knowledge of multiple areas, especially natural science, medicine, and jurisprudence. Especially forensic toxicologists have to bear in mind, when they begin an analysis, that their report might be introduced as evidence in court of law. Fundamental knowledge based on education and training in relevant disciplines is therefore the basis for analyzing samples, interpreting results,
10.1 Personal Requirements 346 10.2 Expert Knowledge 346
10.2.1 Education and Continuing Education 348 10.2.1.1 Professional Title “Forensic Toxicologist GTFCh”
or “Clinical Toxicologist GTFCh” 349 10.2.1.2 Professional Title “Forensic Toxicologist SGRM”
of the Swiss Society of Forensic Medicine 355 10.2.1.3 “Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic
Toxicology” and “Forensic Toxicology Specialist of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology” 355
10.2.1.4 “Certied Forensic Toxicologist,” “Certied Forensic Alcohol Toxicologist,” or “Certied Forensic Drug Testing Toxicologist” of the Forensic Toxicologist Certication Board, Inc. 356
10.2.1.5 “Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry” 357
10.3 Interpretation of Results in Clinical and Forensic Toxicology 358 References 360
and providing reports. Especially, the provision of reports always has to be done against the background of forensic aspects and possible consequences for a suspect or victim [1-3].
