Sale Price: £49.00 (Normally £65.00). 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