Title: The Principles of Forensic Medicine: Systematically Arranged, and Applied to British Practice
Publisher: HardPress Ltd
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0461836165
ISBN 13: 9780461836165
Binding: Paperback / softback
Condition: New
Weight: 827 grams

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The Principles Of Forensic Medicine: Systematically Arranged, And Applied To British Practice is a 19th-century British medico-legal manual that guides physicians and legal professionals in applying medical knowledge to courts, coroners, and inquests. It establishes a four-class framework for forensic medicine—death, injuries, civil and social disqualifications, and miscellaneous questions—emphasizing systematic study, clear classification, and practical reference for judicial inquiries. The work foregrounds accurate death determination, distinguishing real death from appearances of death, and stresses careful, evidence?based examination to preserve traceable evidence. It surveys poisoning, especially arsenic, and outlines methods for postmortem analysis, laboratory tests, and corroborating evidence. It also outlines the duties of medical witnesses, the preservation of samples, and coordination with coroner, jury, and counsel. Rich in historical case material, the text seeks to standardize medico-legal reasoning, improve reliability of testimony, and elevate the medical role in the administration of justice. It is influenced by European authorities and situates British practice within a broader medico-legal tradition.

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