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Book SynopsisChristie, Hanratty, The Krays murderers haunt the mind. We read about them in the press with horrified curiosity and, if we're lucky, this is as close as we get. But Home Office Pathologise Keith Simpson spent forty years in the very midst of murder. This is his autobiography.The late Professor Keith Simpson became the first Professor of Forensic Medicine at London University and lectured on the subject to other doctors, lawyers, police officers and magistrates at home and all over the world. He pioneered forensic dentistry, and for the first time identified a suspected murderer by teeth marks left on the victim's body. He was responsible for the first successful battered baby' prosecution in England, and perhaps one of his greatest contributions has been to save the lives of countless babies by disseminating information on the syndrome and getting it recognized and controlled.This is the bestselling autobiography of the man who was always at the scene of the crime. In describing his celebrated investigations he spares his readers none of the chilling details: the whip-marks, the maggots, the skeletal remains, which proved the innocence of so many men and womenand sent so many more to the gallows.Trade Review‘Gruesome, indeed, but fascinating too’Evening Standard ‘Fascinating and gripping’Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisAs gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist. Includes a foreword from Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes.FRACTURED SKULLS. GAS MASKS. BRAIN BUCKETS. VATS OF ACID. PICKLED BODY PARTS.Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic MedicalScientist Derek and Forensic Secretary Pauline they were just part of a normal day in the office inside the world-famous Department of Forensic Medicine at Guy's Hospital in London.Derek has played a pivotal role in investigating some of the UK's most high-profile mass disasters and murder cases. Derek's innovative work on murder cases, in particular, has seen him credited as a pioneer of forensic medical science, after developing ground-breaking techniques that make it easier to secure a conviction and also identify a serial killer.Warmly recalled and brilliantly told, these intriguing revelations will open your eyes to the dark world inhabited by th

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Book SynopsisONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BEST CRIME/THRILLERS OF 2023**DON'T MISS CASSIE RAVEN'S NEWEST MYSTERY, DEAD FALL, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**'I LOVE THIS SERIES!' ELLY GRIFFITHS'TIMELY, GRITTY AND DARK' PAULA HAWKINS'THIS SERIES IS NOT TO BE MISSED' THE GUARDIANWhen the dead are silent, she will be their voice . . .Goth-girl mortuary technician Cassie Raven has seen thousands of dead bodies but when a drowned man knocks against the hull of her canalboat, it's a bit too close to home.Cassie is grappling with the loss of her 'gift' - her conviction that she could sense the last thoughts of the dead - and at first the mystery man with the golden-green eyes isn't sharing his secrets.But the case gets under her skin and when Cassie joins forces with Detective Phyllida Flyte, together they start to dredge up secrets from the past . . .Yet someone is watching, someone who's ready to kill to stop those secrets coming to the surface.FEATURED IN HEAT MAGAZINE, THE SUNDAY TIMES AND THE GUARDIAN.PRAISE FOR THE CASSIE RAVEN SERIES:'Spellbinding storytelling' Val McDermid'Like Silent Witness but more believable' Susi Holliday 'Blackly humorous, with a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist' Heat Magazine'Ingenious and sardonically written' Financial Times'[A] gritty novel with an engaging heroine' Sunday Times'A terrific, well-placed plot' Spectator'Cassie Raven is a lot of fun to spend time with' Big Issue'Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon' James Oswald'Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar' Sarah Hilary'Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine' Isabelle Grey'A fresh and exciting new series' Claire McGowan'One of the best series openers I've read in years' Jane CaseyTrade ReviewI love this series! * Elly Griffiths *Timely, gritty and dark * Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train *Expertly plotted and well researched, with an appealing central character and a strong supporting cast, this series is not to be missed * The Guardian *Could hardly be more topical ... Turner's heroine displays an appealing mixture of attitude and vulnerability -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling * Val McDermid on Body Language *A first-rate crime novel. Mortuary assistant Cassie is a terrific character - our guide through a fascinating, darkly humorous and sometimes grisly world. I loved it * Elly Griffiths on Body Language *Turner's experience shows in this gritty novel with an engaging heroine * Sunday Times on Body Language *Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we're so ready for more * HEAT Magazine on Body Language *Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine * Isabelle Grey on Body Language *A stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years * Jane Casey on Body Language *What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up * Sarah Hilary on Body Language *Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable * Susi Holliday on Body Language *Ingenious and sardonically written...this is authoritative crime fare -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times on Body Language *A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action...[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters * The Spectator on Body Language *The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace...The characterisation is great too... it's got off to a cracking start and I can't wait for the next book in the series * The Bookbag on Body Language *Terrific central character of Cassie Raven...beautifully rounded and believable...a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect * The Big Issue on Body Language *A cracking read. When's the next one out? * Woman's Way on Body Language *Hooked from the first chapter ... Excellent fun, compulsive ... Five stars! * James Oswald on Body Language *An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series * Claire McGowan on Body Language *

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Book SynopsisAlongside practical advice on managing clinical and legal situations, the handbook provides concise examples, summaries of relevant legislation, and introductions to different ethical approaches and clinical observations. Uniquely focusing on the interface between psychiatry and law, this title is essential reading for the forensic psychiatrist.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition A careful reading of [Forensic Psychiatry's] content will enable the practitioner to progress unscathed through this minefield of conflicting paradigms and constructs. Encyclopaedic in its scope, thorough and fair-minded in its analysis, it sets the standard against which other texts in its field will be judged in the future. * Connor Duggan, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Mental Health, University of Nottingham *This is a wonderful book ... I wish it had been available when I started my training in forensic psychiatry ... every forensic psychiatry trainee (and many others besides) should own a copy. * Clare Oakley, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, review in The Psychiatrist *This book is well-written, organized, informative, and was created for efficient use as a pocket guide. Although some of the information is limited to the UK and Ireland, there is plenty of knowledge for readers outside of these locations to learn about the field of forensic psychiatry. The book does this well without cluttering; it is easy to efficiently find and summarize information. The book is too large to fit truly in a pocket but small enough to easily carry around. * Andre Lars Lorenz, DO, St. Mary Mercy Hospital *Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction to the handbook 1: Introduction to the handbook Part II: Clinical forensic psychiatry 2: Clinical and social aspects of crime 3: Mental disorders in forensic psychiatry 4: Assessment in forensic psychiatry 5: Risk assessment 6: Treatment 7: Risk management 8: Forensic psychiatric services Part III: The ethics of forensic psychiatry 9: Ethical decision making 10: Professional duties and personal integrity 11: Conflicting ethical values 12: Clinical matters raising ethical issues Part IV: Law relevant to psychiatry 13: The interface between psychiatry and law 14: Legal systems 15: Criminal law 16: Mental health and mental capacity law 17: Civil law Part V: Psychiatry within the legal system 18: The criminal justice system 19: Legal tests relevant to psychiatry 20: The psychiatrist in court 21: Applied ethics and testimony 22: Providing reports 23: Giving evidence Part VI: Appendices A: Appendices

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Book SynopsisPrinted in 1247, this is the oldest extant book on forensic medicine in the world. Written as a guide for magistrates in conducting inquests, the book is a major source on early Chinese knowledge of pathology and morbid anatomy. Includes a lengthy introductory essay by the translator.

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Book SynopsisDesigned as a companion to the Forensic Psychiatry (Oxford Specialist Handbook), Second Edition, this new casebook complements the domains of both theory and practice put forward in the handbook, but also works as a standalone volume for those who wishes to enhance their decision making in cases they may confront in their discipline. Organised into three sections, the casebook allows the practitioner to think through not only the technical medical aspects of real-life clinical cases, but also the legal and ethical aspects. Part A provides an introduction to the theory and practice of decision-making; Part B presents cases across clinical, legal, and ethical domains; and Part C offers frameworks for critiquing decisions. This robustly discursive approach to a fact-based but also value-laden discipline enhances the opportunity to put knowledge into practice. The Oxford Casebook of Forensic Psychiatry expresses the concept that ''knowing is the only part of deciding'', offering an essential practitioner''s guide to decision making in clinical, forensic, and legal psychiatry.Table of ContentsPart A: Decision making A.1: Decision making theories A.2: Decision making in practice Part B: Cases B.1: Clinical cases B.2: Ethical cases B.3: Criminal law cases B.4: Civil law cases B.5: Mental capacity and mental health law cases Part C: Critiquing decisions C.1: The critique matrix C.2: Legal critiquing in general C.3: A case study of critiquing clinical decision making within multiple paradigms C.4: Other specific critique paradigms C.5: Conclusion: self-critique as the gold standard

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Book SynopsisClosely mirroring the daily sign-out process, Atlas of Forensic Pathology: A Pattern-Based Approach, Dr. Walter L. Kemp (Montana State Medical Examiner), Dr. Rhome L. Hughes, and Dr. Jeffrey J. Barnard (Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner) provides a highly illustrated succinct “day-to-day” educational guide to the interpretation of patterns of findings at forensic autopsy to best allow for an accurate determination of cause and manner of death. The format of the book will also guide a pathologist in how to identify pertinent information (i.e., how to search for the patterns) and assemble a thorough and streamlined autopsy report. Nearly 1,400 high-quality photos from the authors’ extensive collection focus on the range of forensic autopsy findings and their interpretation. Images are captioned with diagnostic considerations, including call-outs regarding diagnostic clues. Primarily organized by either cause or circumstances of death, this reference also includes helpful chapters on death investigation, death certification, special dissections, and other special topics related to forensic pathology. Practical tools throughout the text include: Checklists for key elements of the autopsy in various circumstances “Pearls and Pitfalls” and “Near Misses” sections with lessons from real life sign-out experience “Frequently Asked Questions” sections that discuss common dilemmas in the determination of cause and manner of death. “Sample Note” sections that provide examples of how to organize an autopsy report and suggestions for wording of cause of death. Comprehensive quiz provides experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs comes a gripping debut thriller introducing Camden's most exciting new forensic investigator.**DON'T MISS CASSIE RAVEN'S NEWEST MYSTERY, DEAD FALL, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**'SPELLBINDING STORYTELLING' VAL MCDERMID'A FIRST-RATE CRIME NOVEL ... I LOVED IT' ELLY GRIFFITHS'LIKE SILENT WITNESS BUT MUCH MORE BELIEVABLE' SUSI HOLLIDAYMortuary technician Cassie Raven believes the dead can talk. We just need to listen . . .Cassie Raven is used to people thinking her job is strange - why would anyone want to cut up dead bodies for a living? But they don't know what she knows: that the dead want to tell us what happened to them.She's eviscerated thousands of bodies, but never someone she knew, someone who meant a lot to her - until now.The pathologist says her death was an accident. Her body is telling Cassie differently.Praise for Body Language:'Blackly humorous, with a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist' Heat Magazine'Ingenious and sardonically written' Financial Times'[A] gritty novel with an engaging heroine' Sunday Times'A terrific, well-placed plot' Spectator'Cassie Raven is a lot of fun to spend time with' Big Issue'Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon' James Oswald'Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar' Sarah Hilary'Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine' Isabelle Grey'A fresh and exciting new series' Claire McGowan'One of the best series openers I've read in years' Jane CaseyTrade ReviewA. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling * Val McDermid *A first-rate crime novel. Mortuary assistant Cassie is a terrific character - our guide through a fascinating, darkly humorous and sometimes grisly world. I loved it * Elly Griffiths *Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we're so ready for more * HEAT Magazine *Hooked from the first chapter and stayed up until the wee small hours to finish Body Language. What a wonderful creation is Cassie Raven! You should all go out and pre-order it right now. Excellent fun, compulsive and Cassie Raven is a protagonist I want to meet again soon. Five stars! * James Oswald *An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series * Claire McGowan *What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up * Sarah Hilary *Body Language is a stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I've read in years * Jane Casey *Move over Silent Witness - Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine * Isabelle Grey *Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore - Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid - it was like Silent Witness but much more believable * Susi Holliday *Terrific central character of Cassie Raven...beautifully rounded and believable...a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect. * The Big Issue *A cracking read. When's the next one out? * Woman's Way *A super-fresh and quirky character on the mystery scene, working in a thoroughly authentic and unsettling way. * Weekend Sport *Turner's experience shows in this gritty novel with an engaging heroine * Sunday Times *A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action...[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters. * The Spectator *The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace...The characterisation is great too... it's got off to a cracking start and I can't wait for the next book in the series. * The Bookbag *Ingenious and sardonically written...this is authoritative crime fare -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisChan and Ridley write with an urgency...that inspires gripping depictions of what viruses are, how infectious-disease laboratories work and wonderfully lucid descriptions of bats. . . . They powerfully recount how dangerous pathogens can both leak from a lab and emerge in nature. (New York Times Book Review) Understanding how Covid-19 started is crucial for the future of humankind. Viral is the most incisive and authoritative book about the search for the source of the virus.A new virus descended on the human species in 2019 wreaking unprecedented havoc. Finding out where it came from and how it first jumped into people is an urgent priority, but early expectations that this would prove an easy question to answer have been dashed. Nearly two years into the pandemic, the crucial mystery of the origin of SARS-CoV-2 is not only unresolved but has deepened. In this uniquely insightful book, a scientist an

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Book SynopsisForensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: - Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations - Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls - Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes - Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference - Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.Trade Review"This is an excellent book that provides a concise overview of evaluating competence to stand trial. The authors highlight the most important points and walk readers through the evaluation and testimony process, combining research with practice. Novice clinicians will gain much from the insights in this book, and seasoned veterans will not be disappointed."--Doody's

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Book SynopsisIn the UK, we lock up more individuals per year than in any other part of Europe. Many of these are suffering from some form of treatable mental disorder, yet too often, prison is viewed as the only option. Part of the problem is the range of individuals and specialities involved in making these crucial judgements. Government departments, health and social care and voluntary sector organisations, and frontline criminal justice and penal institutions are all engaged in the definition, management, and processing of the mentally disordered offender (MDO), leaving the invidual in ''spiders web'' of a system - often to their disadvantage.This book presents a penetrating and thought provoking analysis of the forensic mental health system - how it operates, the people involved, the problems inherent in such a system, and the huge ethical dilemma of depriving an individual of their freedom. It brings together a range of specialists, each with considerable experience, who describe the processesTrade Review'...the book is both fresh and refreshing. It needs to be explored actively, otherwise one might miss something...The content is strong throughout...This is a book for Masters-level students or postgraduate trainees. It will also be of immense value to established practitioners. For interested undergraduates from all the allied disciplines it will only serve to fuel their enthusiasm' * British Journal of Psychiatry *'...[the book] is highly informative and both scholars and practitioners will find much of value in it...The chapter on medical models on mental disorder is my pick...as it is wide-ranging, insightful and provides for interesting critiques of the medical approach to mental illness with issues of gender and culture carefully examined.' * British Journal of Criminology *Table of ContentsVIOLENCE AND DANGEROUSNESS; FORENSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY; LAW; ETHICAL ASPECTS; SOCIAL POLICY; INTERNATIONAL; APPENDIX

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Snowden's study...is a remarkable piece of historical work. Original, crystal-clear, analytical and passionate, Snowden...takes us to areas historians have rarely visited before. ... This magnificent study, beautifully written and impeccably documented, deserves an audience beyond specialists in history, or in Italy." - John Foot, The GuardianThe Guardian Book of the Week - Saturday 8th April 2006"In The Conquest of Malaria, Snowden traces the early advances, the setbacks of world wars and Fascist dictatorship, and the final victory against malaria after World War II. . . . Comprehensive and enlightening, The Conquest of Malaria also offers important lessons of today's global malaria emergency."—Italian Tribune“Frank Snowden has drawn on neglected Italian sources to produce a detailed account of the protracted struggle to bring malaria under control in Italy. The Conquest of Malaria is an important contribution to the malaria literature. … [An] excellent book…” - Brian Greenwood, Nature"Frank Snowdon's excellent book provides an insightful and illuminating account of how one nation—Italy—undertook the first national campaign to eradicate this debilitating disease. More importantly, The Conquest of Malaria serves as a timely warning to those who advocate simple technological quick fixes to what was (and still is) a complex environmental, social, economic, and political problem."—Andrea Rusnock, IsisWinner of the 2006 Helen and Howard R. Marraro Prize given by the American Historical AssociationWinner of the 2008 Welch Medal, given by the American Association for the History of Medicine.Winner of the 2007 Malaria Award for Book of the Year given by Malaria Foundation International"With this book, Snowden achieves two difficult goals. He demonstrates how important malaria was to the political and social history of Italy to the mid-twentieth century, an aspect of the country’s course underappreciated by its historians. Perhaps more importantly, he has crafted a marvelously detailed case study in the control of malaria, that shows how closely intertwined are the environmental, medical, social and political features of a landscape that nurtures the disease. Whether describing the temporary Fascist victory over malaria in the Pontine Marshes or the deliberate creation of malarial epidemics by retreating Nazis, Snowden’s lively account convinces the reader that as malaria goes, so goes Italy. This is a first rate, valuable book that belongs on the shelf of historian and malariologist alike."—Dr. Margaret Humphreys, Professor of History, Duke University"Frank Snowden's research on Italy's battle against malaria combines a mastery of the scientific literature with a profound understanding of the laws of motion of Italian society and politics."—John Dickie, author of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Italian Mafia“Frank Snowden’s study of the scourge and final eradication of malaria in Italy is a masterpiece. Rigorous, passionate, and highly original, it deserves a wide audience amongst historians and students.”—John Foot, reader in Modern Italian History, Department of Italian, University College London"A highly original and authoritative reconstruction of Italy's historic and sometimes tragic battle with malaria; in its historical sweep, this book brilliantly conceptualizes disease within a political landscape that includes socialists, liberals, feminists, and fascists. A model for research on the history of medicine."—Mary Gibson, City University of New York

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This fourth edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of pathology in the gastrointestinal tract and its related organs. The previous edition was published in 2014." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Jiayun Fang, MD (University of Michigan Medical School) Doody's Score: 5 Stars! Doody's Core Titles® 2022 Doody's Core Titles® 2022 Essential PurchaseTable of ContentsPart 1. Gastrointestinal Tract Section I. General Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 1. Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopic and Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology 2. Screening and Surveillance Guidelines in Gastroenterology 3. Diagnostic Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 4. Infectious Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 5. Manifestations of Immunodeficiency in the Gastrointestinal Tract 6. Autoimmune Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 7. Systemic Illnesses Involving the Gastrointestinal Tract 8. Neuromusclar Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 9. Congenital and Developmental Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 10. Enteropathies Associated with Chronic Diarrhea and Malabsorption in Childhood 11. Vascular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 12. Drug-Induced Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract Section II. Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 13. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract 14. Inflammatory Disorders of the Esophagus 15. Inflammatory Disorders of the Stomach 16. Inflammatory Disorders of the Small Intestine 17. Inflammatory Disorders of the Large Intestine 18. Inflammatory Disorders of the Appendix Section III. Polyps of the Gastrointestinal Tract 19. Polyps of the Esophagus 20. Polyps of the Stomach 21. Polyps of the Small Intestine 22. Polyps of the Large Intestine Section IV. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract 23. Molecular Diagnostics of Tubal Gut Neoplasm 24. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Esophagus 25. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Stomach 26. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Small Intestine 27. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Large Intestine 28. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Appendix 29. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal and Pancreatobiliary Tracts Section V. Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract 30. Mesenchymal Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract 31. Hematolymphoid Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Hepatobiliary Tract and Pancreas Section VI. Anal Pathology 32. Inflammatory and Neoplastic Disorders of the Anal Canal Part 2. Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas 33. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Pancreatic Disorders 34. Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology 35. Molecular Genetics of Pancreatobiliary Neoplasms 36. Diagnostic Cytology of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas 37. Developmental Disorders of the Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas 38. Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract 39. Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract 40. Inflammatory and Other Nonneoplastic Disorders of the Pancreas 41. Tumors of the Pancreas 42. Tumors of Major and Minor Ampulla Part 3. Liver 43. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Liver Disorders 44. Liver Tissue Processing and Normal Histology 45. Molecular Pathogenesis and Diagnostics of Hepatocellular Tumors 46. Diagnostic Cytology of the Liver 47. Acute and Chronic Infectious Hepatitis 48. Autoimmune and Chronic Cholestatic Disorders of the Liver 49. Toxin-and Drug- Induced Disorders of the Liver 50. Fatty Liver Disease 51. Cirrhosis 52. Vascular Disorders of the Liver 53. Pathology of Liver and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 55. Inherited Metabolic and Developmental Disorders of the Pediatric and Adult Liver 56. Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Liver

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDiagnostic Pathology: Forensic Autopsy 1e Mary Ann Sens, MD, PhD and Rhome Hughes, MD, MS Introduction to Forensic Autopsy Hospital vs. Forensic Autopsy Overview History of Forensic Autopsy Death Investigation: Systems and Persons PreAutopsy Considerations Report of Deaths Scene Investigations Medical Record Review Examination Types External Examination Photography Radiology Identification Clothing and Personal Effects Medical Intervention Postmortem Changes External Examination of the Body Evidence of Injury Internal Examination Overview of External Examination Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Hepatobiliary System Gastrointestinal System Genitourinary System Endocrine System Hematopoietic System Neck Head and Central Nervous System Injuries Blunt Force Injuries Overview Findings in Traumatic Brain Injury Patterned Injuries Transportation-Related Deaths Penetrating Injuries Overview Gunshot Wounds Sharp Force Wounds Drug-Related Deaths Thermal Injuries Thermal Injuries Asphyxial Deaths Carbon Monoxide Deaths Electrocution Environmental Exposure Drowning Animal Predation Pediatric Deaths Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Infants Accidental Deaths Nonaccidental Injuries in Infants and Children Infancticide Sudden Natural Deaths Cardiovascular Disease The Negative Autopsy Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood Sudden and Unexpected Death in Adults Seizure-Related Deaths Pregnancy-Associated Deaths Deaths Associated with Medical Procedures Chronic Ethanol Abuse Miscellaneous Sudden Natural Deaths Special Topics In-Custody Deaths Excited Delirium Syndrome Starvation and Neglect Sexual Assault Acute Psychiatric and Stress-Related Deaths Seratonin Syndrome and Other Drug-Induced Disorders Ancillary Procedures Special Dissections Forensic Anthropology Toxicology Testing Microbiology Testing Chemistry Histology Interpretive Toxicology Alcohol Metabolism and Testing Cocaine Methamphetamine and Amphetamine Heroin and Morphine Prescription Opiates/Opiods Benzodiazepines Antidepressants Ethylene Glycol Non-Ethanol Volatiles Inhalants Heavy Metals Miscellaneous The Autopsy Report and The Death Certificate Manner of Death Cause of Death Manner of Death; NAME Guidelines The Autopsy Report The Death Certificate

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 British Legal Systems 2 Legal Procedure and Appearing in Court 3 Preparing a Police Statement 4 Forensic Samples 5 Consent 6 Confidentiality and Disclosure 7 Clinical Governance and Risk Management 8 Handling Complaints 9 Clinical Negligence 10 Disciplinary Bodies and Procedures 11 Death and the Healthcare Professional 12 Brain Stem Death and Organ Donation 13 Euthanasia, Withdrawing Treatment and Advance Decisions 14 Child Abuse and the Children Acts 15 The Sexual Offences Acts and Child Sexual Abuse 16 The Law Relating to Mental Health 17 The Law Relating to Alcohol and Driving 18 The Law Relating to Drugs ANSWERS TO CASE SCENARIOS LEGISLATION COVERING LEGAL ASPECTS OF MEDICINE GLOSSARY INDEX

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Book SynopsisPrestigious and authoritative, this fully updated fourteenth edition of Simpson's Forensic Medicine remains a classic; one of the world's leading introductory texts in the field of forensic medicine. It presents all that the generalist or student needs to know about the interface between medicine and the law.Table of ContentsPrinciples of forensic practice. The ethics of medical practice. Medicolegal aspects of death. Violence in society, medicolegal investigation of death and the autopsy. The appearance of the body after death. Death from natural causes. Deaths and injury in infancy. Assessment, classification and documentation of injury. Ballistic injuries. Regional injuries and patterns of injury. Pressure to the neck and asphyxia deaths. Heat, cold and electrical trauma. Immersion and drowning. Identification of the living and the dead. Restraint and control techniques. Police custodial healthcare. Sexual assault, genitoanal injury and female genital mutilation. Safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Transportation medicine. Torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Principles of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Principles of toxicology. Alcohol. Licit and illicit drugs. Medicinal poisons. Miscellaneous poisons.

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Book SynopsisDeath Investigation: A Field Guide, Second Edition is updated and expanded to include a chronological analysis of the death scene investigative process from the first notification to the autopsy and final report. This book is written for the standpoints of a forensic pathologist and a forensic toxicologist emphasizing essential elements of the death investigation and how the results impact the final cause and manner of death. Topics discussed include how to assess the body at the scene and how to properly investigate natural and unnatural deaths.The book discusses various means and causes of deaths, demonstrating how death manifests in various parts of the body. A section on traumatic injuries examines and illustrates with color photographs blunt force, sharp force, gunshot wounds, and a host of other injuries that the investigator is likely to confront. Natural death conditions and disease are discussed in a separate chapter devoted to the most common mannerTable of Contents1. Philosophy and Approach to Death Scene Investigation 2. The Body and the Scene 3. Assessment of the Body at the Scene 4. Detailed Physical Assessment of the Body at the Scene 5. Medical Records, History, and Other Investigative Records 6. Natural Diseases and Death Investigation 7. Traumatic Injuries and Definitions 8. Identification Methods 9. Signs of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Treatment 10. Signs of Previous Surgeries and Procedures 11.The Medical-Legal Autopsy 12. Toxicology in Death Investigations 13. Forensic Experts Appendix A: Medical Terminology Appendix B: Prescription Medicines

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Book SynopsisForensic Biomechanics and Human Injury: Criminal and Civil Applications An Engineering Approach provides a concise, comprehensive overview of human anatomy and the biomechanical factors involved in human injury. It describes the methodologies used to compute the various forces, stresses, and energies required to injure the human body.The book covers the theoretical mathematics behind understanding how injuries occur, classifying certain types of injuries, age and biomechanical factors, impact loading, injury investigation, and the importance of expert witnesses and testimony in civil and criminal cases. It contains a significant number of sizes of all the pertinent materials in the human body, classified by age, sex, and in some instances by race, as well as stressstrain curves and tables of the strengths of these materials. Forensic Biomechanics and Human Injury provides a valuable source of information with tools to help tTable of ContentsIntroduction. Court System and Testimony. How Injuries Occur. Types of Injuries. The Need for Analysis. Biomechanical Terminology. Basic Elements of Anatomy. Strength of Human Biological Materials. Mechanics of Materials. Material Sizes of Humans. Statics and Dynamics. Errors, Sensitivity, Uncertainty, and Probability. Protective Structures and Their Effect. Examples of Analysis. Federal and Other Standards. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisEthical medical practice and treatment in psychiatry are based on the concept of first do no harm. However, this cannot, and does not, apply to forensic cases where there is no doctorpatient relationship and the forensic psychiatrist may indeed cause harm to the examinee. In this book, Robert Sadoff analyzes the ethical issues affecting forensic psychiatric practice, especially those promulgated by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Within those guidelines, he looks at individual bias, vulnerability of the examinee, and potential harm to the mental health professional. The book discusses each of the procedures of the forensic expert separately with respect to minimizing harm. It has been written with an international audience in mind and features chapters reviewing the European and UK perspectives, by Emanuele Valenti and John Baird, respectively. Robert Sadoff addresses the long-term harm that can be either avoided or minimized through careful planning and applicationTrade Review"Sadoff's book is a vital contribution to the psychiatric literature, as it fills a need unaddressed by more theoretically oriented works. Anyone interested in mental health or medical ethics will find this text worthwhile, especially as it contains an introduction for lay readers explaining basic forensic roles and functions.The book is most valuable, however, to forensic mental health practioners, who will benefit from its practical instruction aimed at minimizing harm." (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, December 2012) "Sadoff has crafted an admirable mix of facts and anecdotes, presented in a manner that could help undergraduates get a taste for the realities of forensic practice, help graduate students connect the theoretical with the practical, and even provide veteran practitioners with helpful reminders and provocative food for thought." (PsycCRITIQUES, 23 November 2011) "It will serve as a useful resource and is a welcome addition to my library." (Doody's, 11 November 2011) "While Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychiatry appears to be targeted at the forensic psychiatrist, as emphasised in the title, I believe that it can be valuable reading for all forensic mental health professionals. . . Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychiatry makes practical ethics easy reading. . . This book is an invaluable guide to ethical practice." (Journal of Mental Health, 1 October 2011) Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. List of Contributors. Part One Ethics in Forensic Psychiatry. 1 Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychiatry in the United States (Robert L. Sadoff). 2 Minimizing Harm: A Perspective from Forensic Psychiatry in the United Kingdom (John A. Baird). 3 Mental Health and Human Rights in Forensic Psychiatry in the European Union (Emanuele Valenti and Luis Fernando Barrios Flores). Part Two The Practice of Forensic Psychiatry. 4 The Forensic Psychiatric Examination (Robert L. Sadoff). 5 The Forensic Psychiatric Report (Robert L. Sadoff). 6 Expert Psychiatric Testimony (Robert L. Sadoff). Part Three Vulnerable Populations in the Justice System. 7 Children and Adolescents (Robert L. Sadoff). 8 The Elderly, the Mentally Retarded, and the Severely Mentally Disabled (Robert L. Sadoff). 9 Victims and Predators of Sexual Violence (Robert L. Sadoff). 10 Immigrants: A Vulnerable Population (Solange Margery Bertoglia). 11 Prisoners and Death Row Inmates (Robert L. Sadoff). 12 Forensic Psychiatric Experts: Risks and Liability (Robert L. Sadoff). 13 Risks of Harm to the Forensic Expert: the Legal Perspective (Donna L. Vanderpool). Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Fahmy’s archive-centered iconoclasm of traditional binaries and ideas of ahistorical essences targets the grand narratives about modernity in the Middle East—Islamism, Orientalism and nationalism—at the same time as bringing a focus on gritty neglected aspects of modernization in academia." * Bustan: The Middle East Book Review *"Ambitious in its scope and elegant in its organization, Khaled Fahmy’s In Quest of Justice is a significant intervention in the fields of legal and medical history in modern Egypt and the Middle East. By interweaving law and forensic medicine, Fahmy takes on several prominent debates in Middle East studies." * Arab Studies Journal *"In Quest of Justice makes a significant contribution to this scholarly momentum by offering a historical reconstruction and analysis of the connection between medicine and law in nineteenth-century Egypt." * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *"Provides a fascinating account of the rise of a state apparatus in Egypt during the nineteenth century. . . . The book represents a level of reflection and an unrivaled knowledge of the archive that can only spring from a distinguished career and years of research. This veritable chef d’oeuvre will serve as a key text for many students and scholars of Egyptian and Middle Eastern history." * American Historical Review *"In Quest of Justice makes a significant contribution to . . . scholarly momentum by offering a historical reconstruction and analysis of the connection between medicine and law in nineteenth-century Egypt." * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *"The book is written in an elegant style that reads as smoothly as good fiction. . . . Fahmy’s interest in legal medicine in nineteenth-century Egypt has led him to make a groundbreaking contribution to Islamic legal studies as well as produce a novel history of the emergence of the modern Egyptian state . . . Above all, In Quest of Justice is a book written with passion and animated by a deep, moving love for Egypt and for its people." * Journal of the American Oriental Society *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1 • Medicine, Enlightenment, and Islam 2 • Siyasa, the Forgotten Code 3 • An Olfactory Tale of One City: Cairo in Khedival Times 4 • Law in the Market: H. isba and Forensic Chemistry 5 • Justice without Pain Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Fahmy’s archive-centered iconoclasm of traditional binaries and ideas of ahistorical essences targets the grand narratives about modernity in the Middle East—Islamism, Orientalism and nationalism—at the same time as bringing a focus on gritty neglected aspects of modernization in academia." * Bustan: The Middle East Book Review *"Ambitious in its scope and elegant in its organization, Khaled Fahmy’s In Quest of Justice is a significant intervention in the fields of legal and medical history in modern Egypt and the Middle East. By interweaving law and forensic medicine, Fahmy takes on several prominent debates in Middle East studies." * Arab Studies Journal *"In Quest of Justice makes a significant contribution to this scholarly momentum by offering a historical reconstruction and analysis of the connection between medicine and law in nineteenth-century Egypt." * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *"Provides a fascinating account of the rise of a state apparatus in Egypt during the nineteenth century. . . . The book represents a level of reflection and an unrivaled knowledge of the archive that can only spring from a distinguished career and years of research. This veritable chef d’oeuvre will serve as a key text for many students and scholars of Egyptian and Middle Eastern history." * American Historical Review *"In Quest of Justice makes a significant contribution to . . . scholarly momentum by offering a historical reconstruction and analysis of the connection between medicine and law in nineteenth-century Egypt." * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *"The book is written in an elegant style that reads as smoothly as good fiction. . . . Fahmy’s interest in legal medicine in nineteenth-century Egypt has led him to make a groundbreaking contribution to Islamic legal studies as well as produce a novel history of the emergence of the modern Egyptian state . . . Above all, In Quest of Justice is a book written with passion and animated by a deep, moving love for Egypt and for its people." * Journal of the American Oriental Society *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1 • Medicine, Enlightenment, and Islam 2 • Siyasa, the Forgotten Code 3 • An Olfactory Tale of One City: Cairo in Khedival Times 4 • Law in the Market: H. isba and Forensic Chemistry 5 • Justice without Pain Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Forensic Medicine is a concise, practical guide for anyone working in the field of forensic medicine. Frontline police surgeons, forensic physicians, forensic medical officers and forensic medical examiners will find this book invaluable in defining good practice, as viewed by a senior police surgeon responsible for establishing one of the leading training courses in the UK. Additionally, those involved less directly with police custodial or forensic assessment, especially those working purely in child or adult sexual abuse, will benefit from the wealth of information contained in this book. Dr Robinson has placed special emphasis on the importance of communication, consent, confidentiality, record keeping, statement and report writing. His text is fully referenced and provides an immediate source of precedent and vital information for any situation concerning patients in police custody or individuals for whom forensic assessment is required.Table of Contents1. Clinical records; 2. Consent; 3. Disclosure and Confidentiality; 4. State, report writing the witness statements; 5. Fitness to be detained; 6. Fitness to be interviewed; 7. Examination in cases of assault; 8. Examination of victim of alleged sexual assault; 9. Examination of suspect in sexual assault; 10. The scene of death; 11. Mental health; 12. Road traffic offences; 13. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisAfter the second edition was published (in 1994), a number of changes have taken place, including changes in the law, advances in treatment, and changes in the management of prisons and special hospitals. The book remains essential reading for doctors taking the Membership examination of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, but also will be of interest to general psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, lawyers, probation officers and criminologists. The subject is set out clearly, logically and expertly and arranged for quick reference.Trade ReviewThis latest edition can safely be recommended to all pre-membership trainees and to any members of a forensic multi-disciplinary team. Consultants in all psychiatric specialities will also find it a useful quick guide. British Journal of Psychiatry All in all, a very useful book for a practicing forensic psychiatrist and can be heartily recommended. International Journal of Forensic MedicineTable of ContentsForensic psychiatric services;. Legal aspects: The courts and their sentences;. Legal aspects: Appeals and protection;. Criminological facts and theories;. Offences against property and forensic psychiatry; Offences against the person and forensic psychiatry;. Mental illness and forensic psychiatry: The functional psychoses and neuroses;. Mental illness and forensic psychiatry: Organic brain syndromes;. Psychopathic disorder and forensic psychiatry;. Mental retardation and forensic psychiatry;. Sexual disorders and forensic psychiatry;. Women and juvenile offenders;. Dangerousness;. Writing a report;. Ethics and forensic psychiatry;. Management of patients within secure psychiatric institutions;. Civil courts and forensic psychiatry

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Book SynopsisForensic Mental Health Nursing illustrates contemporary forensic mental health nursing practice within and beyond secure clinical environments. This multi-authored book demonstrates the evolution of the nurse''s role from its in-patient, secure-services origins to the diverse sub-specialism of mental health nursing that exists today. Specific practice-based issues, such as the care and management of sex offenders and personality disordered individuals, are addressed, together with an exploration of topics including the skills and knowledge base of forensic mental health nursing, the development of the forensic nurse''s role and the challenges of community services provision. Individual chapters are devoted to issues such as psychosocial interventions, the assessment and management of risk, diversion from the Criminal Justice System, ethnicity and the ethical aspects of practice. This book will be of interest to forensic mental health nurses, those who may be contemplatTrade Review"Chaloner & Coffey have assembled an impressive collection of contributors for what is likely to become a standard text...for a sound exploration of theory this is an excellent starting point" Nursing Times "... one of the most informative texts in this field . it is whole-heartedly recommended to all those practitioners, researchers and academics with an interest in forensic mental health nursing" Mental Health Practice “The book contains excellent material …It addresses – with confidence and conviction – forensic mental health nursing theory and practice in a deliberately and convincingly practical manner. It is timely, relevant and superbly written.” “It is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary mental health care, research and development.” Australian and New Zealand Journal of Mental Health Nursing “Overall this is a bright and illuminating collection of papers that all strive to approach their topics in new and original ways” Mental Health Care & Learning DisabilitiesTable of ContentsChapter 1. Characteristics, Skills, Knowledge and Inquiry. Chapter 2. Working with Adolescent Patients. Chapter 3.Working with Sex Offenders. Chapter 4. Working with the Offender Patient with Psychosis. Chapter 5. Working with Learning Disabled Offenders. Chapter 6. Working with the Personality Disordered Offender. Chapter 7. The Experience of Black Mentally Disordered Offenders. Chapter 8. Risk Assessment and Management. Chapter 9. Developing Community Services. Chapter 10. Diversion from the Criminal Justice System. Chapter 11. Relatives and Informal Caregivers. Chapter 12. Psychosocial Interventions. Chapter 13. Addressing Issues of Sexuality. Chapter 14. Ethics and Morality. Chapter 15. History and Development

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Book SynopsisIn this study of pre-trial clinical assessment, Robert Menzies examines a key element in our system of criminal justice and finds is wanting. His book calls into question the entire process by which the state determines that defendants are – or are not – mentally fit to stand trial. The Metropolitan Toronto Forensic Service (METFORS) is a multi-disciplinary assessment agency which opened in 1978. During its first year of operation METFORS practitioners evaluated 592 defendants. Meznies has reconstructed medical and correctional records to trace the institutional careers of those men and women from their initial arrest, through their assessment of METFORS and the decision of the court, and finally through the two years following the initial assessment.What emerges is an illuminating analysis of the character and outcome of forensic psychiatric decision-making; the relationship between clinicians and other criminal justice officials such as police, prosecutors,

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Book SynopsisThrough the innovative perspective of environment and culture, Urmi Engineer Willoughby examines yellow fever in New Orleans. Linking local epidemics to the city's place in the Atlantic world, Willoughby analyses how incidences of and responses to the disease grew out of an environment shaped by sugar, slavery, and urban development.

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Book SynopsisClarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons is the definitive source of analytical data for drugs and poisons.Trade Review"This continues to be an invaluable reference for pharmaceutical scientists, clinical and forensic toxicologists and environmental chemists...Both the number of substances discussed in the monograph section and the depth of information presented are quite impressive." Randall C. Baselt, Ph.D., Journal of Forensic Science, 2011. -- Randall C. Baselt * Journal of Forensic Science *"Pathologists, clinicians, lawyers and students will find the new Clarke engaging, systematic in its approach and daunting in the massive amount of information provided. It is not until you become accustomed with the layout and logical style of the book that one appreciates the thought that has gone into producing this excellent and essential reference. No toxicologist should be without one!" Dimitri Gerostamoulos, TIAFT Bulletin 41(2), 2011. -- Dimitri Gerostamoulos * TIAFT Bulletin *"The work provides a compilation and easy access to analytical data for numerous compounds that can give an overview without the need of an extensive database search. This is especially true for data of older compounds that cannot be easily found elsewhere...the reader is provided with substantial information making the work an incomparable reference book in drug analysis." Gerhard K.E. Scriba, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Jena, Chromatographia, 10 July 2011. -- Gerhard K.E. Scriba * Chromatographia *Table of ContentsVolume one, part one: methodology and analytical techniques - Contains 44 chapters by leading international scientists covering the practice areas and analytical procedures used in toxicology. Volume two, parts two and three: analytical and toxicological data. Contains 2111 drug and poison monographs detailing physical properties, analytical methods, pharmacokinetic data and toxicity data. Part four: Indexes to analytical data. This part contains indexes of analytical data, including all data for colour tests, chromatography, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, infrared spectrometry and mass spectrometry.

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Book SynopsisWritten for academics and policymakers working in health and social care, this timely book takes the debate on healthcare access beyond the usual framework of justice and rights. In particular, it analyses the importance of collective responsibility for the care of vulnerable and dependent individuals in society.Trade Review'In this book, with outstanding clarity, Ruud ter Meulen tackles a crucial, but complex and delicate issue, for both political and moral philosophy and policy-making in health care. … he offers a brilliant philosophical lesson that is also useful for his ultimate purpose: contextualising the concept of solidarity as he does, he enables us to see it as an answer to concrete issues and not as an ossified idea, inappropriate to deal with contemporary health care challenges.' Marie Gaille, EACME NewsletterTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Solidarity: backgrounds, concerns and claims; 2. The origins of solidarity as a sociological concept; 3. Solidarity and justice; 4. Solidarity and individual responsibility in Dutch health care; 5. Family solidarity and informal care; 6. Why we need solidarity.

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Book SynopsisEvery year throughout the world, individuals'' health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requires medical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversial component of this process is the establishment of a causal link between the individual''s condition and exposure to a specific chemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance or substances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can be difficult to establish and the main purpose of this book, is to provide the aspiring expert report writer with a concise, practical guide that uses case histories to illuminate the process of establishing causation in occupational toxicity proceedings. In summary: A practical, accessible guide to the preparation of balanced, scientifically sound expert reports in the context of occupational toxicology. <Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 A brief history of occupational toxicology 1 1.1 Occupational toxin exposure in antiquity 1 1.2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance: The beginnings of modern occupational toxicology 2 1.3 The Industrial Revolution 5 1.4 Petrochemicals: The beginnings 6 1.5 Petrochemicals and mass production 7 1.6 Aromatic amines: Tyres, dyes, explosives and cigarettes 9 1.7 Contemporaneous knowledge 11 1.8 The pursuit of truth 12 1.9 The ‘Mad Hatter’ 13 1.10 The ‘Radium Girls’ 15 1.11 Asbestos 16 1.12 Occupational toxicity: Medicine and science 18 1.13 Health and safety today 20 References 20 2 The expert report process in legal context 23 2.1 The would-be claimant’s initial position 23 2.2 Industrial injuries disablement benefit 24 2.3 The legal process: First steps 25 2.4 Legal advice: Who pays? 26 2.5 Claim progression and possible outcomes 27 2.6 Pre-action protocols 28 2.7 Case initiation: Legal steps 29 2.8 Expert reports: Medical 30 2.9 Causality: The scientific report 31 2.10 Recruiting the scientific expert 32 2.11 Expectations of the expert: The court 33 2.12 Expectations of the expert: The solicitor/expert relationship 34 2.13 The expert report: The contract 36 2.14 Compiling the report 37 2.15 The toxin or toxins 38 2.16 Toxin entry 39 2.17 Toxin chemical nature 41 2.18 Exacerbating factors in toxin absorption 42 2.19 Causation: Mechanisms 42 2.20 Contemporaneous knowledge 44 2.21 The initial draft 46 2.22 Silence in court 46 2.23 Report writing in the real world 48 References 50 3 Acute toxicity: Case histories of solvent exposure 53 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 Solvents in adhesives 54 3.3 Solvent toxicity 55 3.4 The real-world confusion of symptoms 57 3.5 Case histories: General format 58 3.6 Case history 1: Mr A and volatile petroleum mixture exposure 58 3.7 Case history 2: Mr B and dichloromethane exposure 66 3.8 Mr B and dichloromethane: Further developments 72 3.9 Case history 3: Mr C and chronic solvent exposure and behaviour 74 3.10 Summary of chronic solvent toxicity and behaviour 79 References 80 4 Chronic and permanent injury: Bladder cancer and occupation 83 4.1 Bladder cancer 83 4.2 The patient’s perspective 84 4.3 Bladder cancer: Causes and risks 85 4.4 Bladder cancer and occupation: Industrial injury benefit claims 87 4.5 Case history 1: Mr D 87 4.6 Case history 2: Mr E 90 4.7 Case history 3: Mr F 91 4.8 Case history 4: Mrs G 92 4.9 Bladder cancer and occupation: Legal claims for compensation 93 4.10 Mr H: bladder cancer and the car industry 93 4.11 Mr J: Bladder cancer; crankcase oils and diesel 109 4.12 Summary 119 References 119 5 Chronic and acute toxicity of herbicides and pesticides 123 5.1 Introduction 123 5.2 Herbicide/pesticide toxicity evaluation 124 5.3 Herbicides: Toxicity 124 5.4 Case history 1: Mr K and Roundup© 126 5.5 Pesticide action: The nervous system 135 5.6 Animal and insects nervous system commonality 138 5.7 Major insecticide groups – ion pump disruptors 139 5.8 AChE inhibitors 139 5.9 Other major pesticides 140 5.10 Case histories 141 5.11 Case history 2: Mrs L and fipronil toxicity 141 5.12 Case histories: OPs 148 5.13 Case history 3: Mr M 149 5.14 Case history 4: Mr N 160 References 172 6 Toxicity of imported goods 179 6.1 Overseas manufactured imported goods: Context 179 6.2 Reports for trading standards 180 6.3 Plastic tank: Naphthalene 180 6.4 Soft toys: Phthalates 181 6.5 Wooden toy story one: Barium and lead 182 6.6 Wooden toy story two: Chromium and lead 185 6.7 Adhesives: Chloroform 187 6.8 Summary 192 References 192 Epilogue: Occupational health – future perspectives 195 E.1 The developed world 195 E.2 The developing world 196 References 198 Index 201

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Book SynopsisForensic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications presents a new approach to the study of applications of chemistry to forensic science. It is edited by one of the leading forensic scientists with each chapter written by international experts specializing in their respective fields, and presents the applications of chemistry, especially analytical chemistry, to various topics that make up the forensic scientists toolkit. This comprehensive, textbook includes in-depth coverage of the major topics in forensic chemistry including: illicit drugs, fibers, fire and explosive residues, soils, glass and paints, the chemistry of fingerprint recovery on porous surfaces, the chemistry of firearms analysis, as well as two chapters on the key tools of forensic science, microscopy and chemometrics. Each topic is explored at an advanced college level, with an emphasis, throughout the text, on the use of chemical tools in evidence analysis. Forensic Chemistry: Fundamentals aTable of ContentsAbout the editor, xii Contributors, xiii Series preface, xv Preface, xvi 1 Drugs of abuse, 1Niamh Nic Daéid 1.1 Introduction, 1 1.2 Law and legislation, 2 1.3 Sampling, 4 1.3.1 Random sampling and representative sampling, 6 1.3.2 Arbitrary sampling, 7 1.3.3 Statistical sampling methods, 8 1.4 Specific drug types, 9 1.4.1 Cannabis, 9 1.4.2 Heroin, 14 1.4.3 Cocaine, 22 1.4.4 Amphetamine]type stimulants, 27 1.4.5 New psychoactive substances, 33 1.5 Conclusions, 36 Acknowledgements, 36 References, 36 2 Textiles, 40Max Houck 2.1 Introduction, 40 2.2 A science of reconstruction, 40 2.2.1 Classification, 41 2.2.2 Comparison, 42 2.2.3 Transfer and persistence, 43 2.3 Textiles, 43 2.3.1 Information, 44 2.3.2 Morphology, 45 2.4 Natural fibers, 48 2.4.1 Animal fibers, 48 2.4.2 Plant fibers, 51 2.5 Manufactured fibers, 52 2.6 Yarns and fabrics, 55 2.6.1 Fabric construction, 56 2.6.2 Finishes, 59 2.7 Fiber types, 59 2.7.1 Acetate, 59 2.7.2 Acrylic, 59 2.7.3 Aramids, 60 2.7.4 Modacrylic, 60 2.7.5 Nylon, 61 2.7.6 Olefins (polypropylene and polyethylene), 61 2.7.7 Polyester, 62 2.7.8 Rayon, 62 2.7.9 Spandex, 65 2.7.10 Triacetate, 66 2.7.11 Bicomponent fibers, 66 2.8 Chemistry, 67 2.8.1 General analysis, 67 2.8.2 Instrumental analysis, 68 2.8.3 Color, 69 2.8.4 Raman spectroscopy, 70 2.8.5 Interpretation, 71 2.9 The future, 72 References, 72 3 Paint and coatings examination, 75Paul Kirkbride 3.1 Introduction, 75 3.2 Paint chemistry, 76 3.2.1 Binders, 76 3.2.2 Dyes and pigments, 86 3.2.3 Additives, 89 3.3 Automotive paint application, 91 3.4 Forensic examination of paint, 92 3.4.1 General considerations, 92 3.4.2 Microscopy, 95 3.4.3 Vibrational spectrometry, 96 3.4.4 SEM]EDX and XRF, 106 3.4.5 Pyrolytic techniques, 111 3.4.6 Color analysis, 116 3.5 Paint evidence evaluation and expert opinion, 120 References, 128 Contents vii 4 Forensic fire debris analysis, 135Reta Newman 4.1 Introduction, 135 4.2 Process overview, 135 4.3 Sample collection, 136 4.4 Ignitable liquid classification, 137 4.5 Petroleum]based ignitable liquids, 144 4.6 Non]petroleum]based ignitable liquids, 160 4.7 Sample preparation, 161 4.8 Sample analysis and data interpretation, 166 4.9 Summary, 172 References, 173 5 Explosives, 175John Goodpaster 5.1 The nature of an explosion, 175 5.1.1 Types of explosions, 175 5.1.2 Explosive effects, 176 5.2 Physical and chemical properties of explosives, 180 5.2.1 Low explosives, 181 5.2.2 High explosives, 186 5.3 Protocols for the forensic examination of explosives and explosive devices, 192 5.3.1 Recognition of evidence, 192 5.3.2 Portable technology and on]scene analysis, 193 5.3.3 In the laboratory, 194 5.4 Chemical analysis of explosives, 200 5.4.1 Consensus standards (TWGFEX), 201 5.4.2 Chemical tests, 203 5.4.3 X]ray techniques, 204 5.4.4 Spectroscopy, 207 5.4.5 Separations, 212 5.4.6 Gas chromatography, 213 5.4.7 Mass spectrometry, 215 5.4.8 Provenance and attribution determinations, 219 5.5 Ongoing research, 221 Acknowledgements, 222 References, 222 Further reading, 226 6 Analysis of glass evidence, 228Jose Almirall and Tatiana Trejos 6.1 Introduction to glass examinations and comparisons, 228 6.2 Glass, the material, 231 6.2.1 Physical and chemical properties, 231 6.2.2 Manufacturing, 233 6.2.3 Fractures and their significance, 236 6.2.4 Forensic considerations: Transfer and persistence of glass, 238 6.3 A brief history of glass examinations, 241 6.4 Glass examinations and comparison, standard laboratory practices, 242 6.4.1 Physical measurements, 243 6.4.2 Optical measurements, 244 6.4.3 Chemical measurements: elemental analysis, 247 6.5 Interpretation of glass evidence examinations and comparisons, 256 6.5.1 Defining the match criteria, 256 6.5.2 Descriptive statistics, 256 6.5.3 Match criteria for refractive index measurements, 257 6.5.4 Informing power of analytical methods, forming the opinion, 260 6.5.5 Report writing and testimony, 262 6.6 Case examples, 263 6.6.1 Case 1: Hit]and]run case, 263 6.6.2 Case 2: Multiple transfer of glass in breaking]and]entry case, 264 6.7 Conclusions, 265 References, 266 7 The forensic comparison of soil and geologic microtraces, 273Richard E. Bisbing 7.1 Soil and geologic microtraces as trace evidence, 273 7.2 Comparison process, 274 7.3 Developing expertise, 278 7.4 Genesis of soil, 279 7.5 Genesis of geologic microtraces, 284 7.6 Collecting questioned samples of unknown origin, 287 7.7 Collecting soil samples of known origin, 288 7.8 Initial comparisons, 290 7.9 Color comparison, 290 7.10 Texture comparison, 293 7.11 Mineral comparison, 297 7.12 Modal analysis, 301 7.13 Automated instrumental modal analysis, 308 7.14 Ecological constituents, 310 7.15 Anthropogenic constituents, 312 7.16 Reporting comparison results, 312 7.17 Future directions and research, 314 Acknowledgments, 314 References, 315 Further reading, 316 8 Chemical analysis for the scientific examination of questioned documents, 318Gerald M. LaPorte 8.1 Static approach, 320 8.2 Dynamic approach, 324 8.3 Ink composition, 324 8.4 Examinations, 328 8.4.1 Physical examinations, 329 8.4.2 Optical examinations, 332 8.4.3 Chemical examinations, 333 8.4.4 Paper examinations, 339 8.5 Questioned documents, crime scenes and evidential considerations, 342 8.5.1 How was the questioned document produced?, 342 8.5.2 What evidence can be used to associate a questioned document with the crime scene and/or victim?, 343 8.5.3 Are there other forensic examinations that can be performed?, 345 8.5.4 Demonstrating that a suspect altered a document, 346 8.6 Interpreting results and rendering conclusions, 347 References, 350 9 Chemical methods for the detection of latent fingermarks, 354Amanda A. Frick, Patrick Fritz, and Simon W. Lewis 9.1 Introduction, 354 9.2 Sources of latent fingermark residue, 355 9.2.1 Aqueous components, 356 9.2.2 Lipid components, 357 9.2.3 Sources of compositional variation, 359 9.3 Chemical processing of latent fingermarks, 361 9.3.1 Amino acid sensitive reagents, 361 9.3.2 Reagents based on colloidal metals, 370 9.3.3 Lipid]sensitive reagents, 377 9.3.4 Other techniques, 383 9.4 Experimental considerations for latent fingermark chemistry research, 384 9.5 Conclusions and future directions, 387 Acknowledgements, 388 References, 388 Further reading, 398 10 Chemical methods in firearms analysis, 400Walter F. Rowe 10.1 Introduction, 400 10.2 Basic firearms examination, 400 10.2.1 Cleaning bullets and cartridges, 402 10.2.2 Analysis of bullet lead, 404 10.2.3 Serial number restoration, 406 10.3 Shooting incident reconstruction, 408 10.3.1 Muzzle]to]target determinations, 411 10.3.2 Firearm primers, 416 10.3.3 Collection of gunshot residue, 425 10.4 Conclusion, 433 References, 433 11 Forensic microscopy, 439Christopher S. Palenik 11.1 The microscope as a tool, 439 11.2 Motivation, 440 11.2.1 Intimidation, 442 11.2.2 Limitations, 442 11.3 Scale, 442 11.3.1 Scale and magnification, 443 11.3.2 Noting scale, 443 11.3.3 Analytical volume and limits of detection, 443 11.4 Finding, 445 11.4.1 Spatial resolution, 445 11.4.2 Recovery resolution, 447 11.4.3 Stereomicroscope, 447 11.5 Preparing, 448 11.5.1 Preservation and documentation, 448 11.5.2 Isolation, 450 11.5.3 Mounting, 451 11.6 Looking, 455 11.6.1 Light microscopy, 456 11.6.2 Scanning electron microscopy, 457 11.7 Analyzing, 458 11.7.1 Polarized light microscopy, 458 11.7.2 Energy dispersive X]ray spectroscopy, 462 11.7.3 FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, 464 11.7.4 Other methods, 465 11.8 Thinking, 465 11.9 Thanking, 467 References, 467 12 Chemometrics, 469Ruth Smith 12.1 Introduction, 469 12.2 Chromatograms and spectra as multivariate data, 470 12.3 Data preprocessing, 470 12.3.1 Baseline correction, 471 12.3.2 Smoothing, 473 12.3.3 Retention]time alignment, 473 12.3.4 Normalization and scaling, 475 12.4 Unsupervised pattern recognition, 477 12.4.1 Hierarchical cluster analysis, 478 12.4.2 Principal components analysis, 480 12.5 Supervised pattern recognition procedures, 485 12.5.1 k]Nearest neighbors, 486 12.5.2 Discriminant analysis, 487 12.5.3 Soft independent modeling of class analogy, 492 12.5.4 Model validation, 493 12.6 Applications of chemometric procedures in forensic science, 494 12.6.1 Fire debris and explosives, 495 12.6.2 Controlled substances and counterfeit medicines, 496 12.6.3 Trace evidence, 497 12.6.4 Impression evidence, 499 12.7 Conclusions, 499 Acknowledgements, 500 References, 500 Index, 504

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