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Forensic medicine and the law: An introduction - Softcover

David L. Ranson

 
9780522844696: Forensic medicine and the law: An introduction

Synopsis

Forensic Medicine and the Law is a thoroughly practical introduction to the legal aspects of forensic medicine in both pathology and clinical settings.

Special attention is given to practical concerns, detailing exactly what is required of a medical witness and even providing advice on how to prepare for cross-examination and what items a doctor should take to court.

Medical students and practitioners will find this book an essential reference. It will also be valuable reading for lawyers, police and anyone else who deals with the overlap between law and medicine."

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About the Author

Associate Professor David Ranson, BM, BS, LL B, MRC Path., FRCPA, DMJ (Path.), is Deputy Director of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and heads its pathology division. He is directly involved in training doctors, lawyers, police and forensic scientists in Australia and has been part of similar programmes in the UK. He regularly gives specialist evidence in courts at all levels in Australia and has assisted a number of royal commissions and other official inquiries.

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