Introduction to Forensic Medicine and Pathology
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چکیده
The aim of this chapter is to explain what legal medicine is (from its background to the present), and forensic pathology in particular—what its objectives are, what forensic doctors do, and when, why, how, and for whom. Furthermore, the author aims to identify their main difficulties and expectancies. Starting from the definition and going through a brief historical contextualization, this chapter reviews the types of autopsies, their objectives and, among them, the distinction between cause, manner, and mechanism of death, with unambiguous examples. The different systems of medicolegal organizations in several countries are also debated, with a more detailed presentation of the one considered most efficient. The state of the art throughout the world is analyzed toward/according to the future that needs to be built, often in conjunction with forensic anthropology, emphasizing the role of a fair legislation, organization, and above all, education and training.
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