Atlas of Forensic Pathology: A Pattern-Based Approach – A Comprehensive Guide for Forensic Pathologists

Authored by renowned experts in the field, Dr. Walter L. Kemp, Dr. Rhome L. Hughes, and Dr. Jeffrey J. Barnard, Atlas of Forensic Pathology: A Pattern-Based Approach is a highly illustrated, succinct guide to the interpretation of patterns of findings at forensic autopsy. This day-to-day educational resource is designed to help forensic pathologists accurately determine the cause and manner of death.

A Practical and Visual Approach

The book features nearly 1,400 high-quality photos from the authors’ extensive collection, focusing on the range of forensic autopsy findings and their interpretation. Images are captioned with diagnostic considerations, including call-outs regarding diagnostic clues, ensuring that readers can easily identify and understand the patterns.

Organized for Easy Reference

The book is primarily organized by either cause or circumstances of death, making it easy to navigate and find relevant information. Additionally, it includes helpful chapters on death investigation, death certification, special dissections, and other special topics related to forensic pathology.

Practical Tools for Forensic Pathologists

This comprehensive guide includes a range of practical tools to aid in the autopsy process, including:

• Checklists for key elements of the autopsy in various circumstances
• Pearls and Pitfalls and Near Misses sections, featuring lessons from real-life sign-out experience
• Frequently Asked Questions sections, discussing common dilemmas in the determination of cause and manner of death
• Sample Note sections, providing examples of how to organize an autopsy report and suggestions for wording of cause of death
• A comprehensive quiz, offering experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics

Atlas of Forensic Pathology: A Pattern-Based Approach is an essential resource for forensic pathologists, providing a thorough and streamlined approach to the interpretation of autopsy findings and the determination of cause and manner of death.

Book Details:

• Publisher: LWW
• First Edition: January 9, 2024
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 690
• ISBN-10: 1975222504
• ISBN-13: 978-1975222505