Handbook of Forensic Medicine, 3 Volume Set

The gold standard in forensic medicine references

In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine.

The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter.

Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers:

• A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine
• Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification
• Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice
• In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry

This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It’s also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.Der Goldstandard unter den Referenzwerken der Rechtsmedizin

In der zweiten Auflage des Handbook of Forensic Medicine vermittelt der Herausgeber Burkhard Madea der Leserschaft einen umfassenden, internationalen Ansatz in der Rechtsmedizin mithilfe eines Teams von Experten aus aller Welt. Das Buch enthält neue Inhalte zu den Themen Tatortuntersuchung, Analyse von Blutfleckenmustern, Terroranschläge, Brandkatastrophen, neue psychoaktive Substanzen und Molekularpathologie sowie einen umfassenden Überblick über sämtliche Aspekte der Rechtsmedizin.

In den einzelnen Kapiteln werden alle Faktoren der Qualitätskontrolle und Best Practices behandelt. Anhand von Fallstudien werden die dort erläuterten Konzepte veranschaulicht und die Verbindungen zwischen verschiedenen Teildisziplinen hervorgehoben. Für Spezialisten, die täglich im Einsatz sind, werden in jedem Kapitel die Elemente der Routineanalyse behandelt.

In der zweiten Auflage des Handbook of Forensic Medicine werden die neuesten Entwicklungen in der forensischen Molekularbiologie, der forensischen Toxikologie, der Molekularpathologie und der Immunhistochemie besprochen. Darüber hinaus bietet das Werk:
* Eine gründliche Einführung in die Aufgaben der Rechtsmedizin in der modernen Gesellschaft mit einer Darstellung der internationalen Richtlinien und Akkreditierungen in der Rechtsmedizin
* Umfassende Betrachtungen der medizinischen Aspekte des Todes, insbesondere des Wesens und der Definition von Tod, Autopsie und der Identifizierung der Opfer von Massenkatastrophen
* Praktische Erörterungen zur Traumatologie und zum gewaltsamen Tod, insbesondere durch Ersticken, Stromschlag und Blitzschlag, Kindstötung und ärztliche Kunstfehler
* Tiefgreifende Untersuchungen zum plötzlichen und unerwarteten Tod aus natürlichen Gründen, auch zur Biochemie nach dem Tod

Dieses Buch ist unverzichtbar für jeden Experten in der Rechtsmedizin, Toxikologie und Hämogenetik sowie für alle, die Gutachten für Gerichtsverfahren erstellen sollen. Auch für Rechtsanwälte und Jurastudenten ist es ein ideales Nachschlagewerk.

Volume 1

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Volume 2

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART IX Identification 1495

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Volume 3

Contents ix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface to the Second Edition xxv

Preface to the First Edition xxvii

Foreword by Denis A. Cusack xxix

Foreword by Duarte Nuno Vieira xxxi

PART I Duties of Forensic Medicine in Modern Societies 1

PART II Medical Aspects of Death 57

PART III Traumatology and Violent Death 311

PART IV Sudden and Unexpected Death from Natural Causes 801

PART V Clinical Forensic Medicine 917

PART VI Forensic Psychiatry 1055

PART VII Toxicology 1077

PART VIII Traffic Medicine 1313

PART IX Identification 1495

PART X The Doctor and the Law 1585

PART XI Insurance Medicine 1623

Further References 1637

Index 1641

Burkhard Madea is Professor and Head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bonn, Germany.

The gold standard in forensic medicine references

In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine.

The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter.

Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers:

• A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine
• Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification
• Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice
• In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry

This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It’s also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.