Forensic Pathology in Criminal Cases

Learn to evaluate the work, testimony, and credentials of the forensic pathology experts you encounter in court. With the latest edition of Forensic Pathology in Criminal Cases, you'll gain a distinct advantage in today's courtroom by having a working knowledge of this science. As a "one-stop" shop for most information relevant to the medical subspeciality area of forensic pathology, Forensic Pathology in Criminal Cases gives you a better understanding of the types (and limitations) of information that forensic pathologists can provide. This unique resource provides coverage of traditional forensic pathology topics, such as wound types, identification of the victim, and time of death determination, as well as extensive discussion of the forensic pathology profession and its practice. Practical guidance addresses specific case-related issues, but also to understand the forensic pathologist who may be serving as a consultant or a witness. Learn how to analyze the qualifications of these experts and the opinions they render. This book will assist criminal and civil litigators with issues in death-related cases; judges who are the gatekeepers of evidence; forensic pathologists, whether in training or in actual practice; pathology residents in training; and criminal justice and forensic science students and teachers who wish to learn more, or teach about forensic pathology and its practice.