Practical Forensic Pathology and Toxicology av Dorothy E. (Summit County Medical Examiner's Office Akron Ohio USA) Dean, Robert H. (Connecticut D

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<p><i>Practical Forensic Pathology and Toxicology</i> is a companion to the authors¿ original book on the subject, <i>Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology.</i></p><p>This new volume addresses issues that forensic pathologists face when confronted by the suspected or demonstrated presence of drugs or toxins in their cases. Since such considerations include the need for a basic understanding of the direct physiologic effects of potentially toxic agents , the authors highlight various connections and interaction between both forensic pathology and toxicology. The book is written for both the practicing pathologist, and those in training, who may already have some knowledge of forensic medicine, but are on occasion faced with issues that reach beyond a basic determination of cause and manner of death.</p><p>Pathologists are expected to provide informed, well-reasoned opinions explaining <i>how</i> a person died¿which includes questions about any drugs, prescription medications or