ABSTRACT

This fully updated thirteenth edition of Simpson's Forensic Medicine remains a classic introductory text to the field. Continuing its tradition of preparing the next generation of forensic practitioners, it presents essential concepts in the interface between medicine and the law. Twenty-four chapters cover basic science, toxicology, forensic odont

chapter 1|11 pages

Principles of forensic practice

chapter 2|12 pages

The ethics of medical practice

chapter 3|11 pages

The medical aspects of death

chapter 4|7 pages

Identification of the living and the dead

chapter 5|12 pages

The appearance of the body after death

chapter 7|11 pages

Deaths and injury in infancy

chapter 9|13 pages

Regional injuries

chapter 10|10 pages

Ballistic injuries

chapter 11|8 pages

Use of force and restraint

chapter 12|6 pages

Sexual assault

chapter 13|7 pages

Child assault and protection

chapter 14|9 pages

Transportation medicine

chapter 15|12 pages

Asphyxia

chapter 16|6 pages

Immersion and drowning

chapter 17|12 pages

Heat, cold and electrical trauma

chapter 18|7 pages

Principles of toxicology

chapter 19|5 pages

Alcohol

chapter 20|13 pages

Licit and illicit drugs

chapter 21|4 pages

Medicinal poisons

chapter 22|6 pages

Miscellaneous poisons

chapter 23|19 pages

Principles of forensic science

chapter 24|5 pages

Allied forensic specialties