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pathology
what is forensic pathology? Source: Wikimedia Forensic pathology is a sub-specialty of histopathology, and is concerned with the application of pathological principles to the investigation of the medico-legal aspects of death. Forensic pathologists are medically qualified doctors who perform autopsies… Read more
ballistics
ballistics Thus a bullet nearing the end of it’s maximum range, which is more likely to be exhibiting instability in the form of yaw or even tumbling (turning over end-to-end) will possess less kinetic energy, such that it may not even be able to traverse the thickness of the target, and fail to give… Read more
firearms
firearms - weapons and ammunition This section will outline the main types of weapons likely to be encountered in clinical and forensic practice, and the ammunition that these weapons utilise. Small arms refer to those weapons that are designed to be held and fired from the hand or the shoulder,… Read more
science
sciences allied to forensic medicine/ pathology Forensic pathologists are part of a team of experts, each bringing different skills to a death investigation. Follow the links in the menu on this page for more details on those forensic specialties most commonly called upon in death investigations… Read more
careers
careers In order to follow a career in forensic pathology, one must first study medicine and practice as a junior hospital doctor before specialising in histopathology. Read an interview with Dr Rob Chapman (Home Office Pathologist) and an overview of careers in forensic and legal medicine, both… Read more
autopsy
autopsy Source: Wikimedia Forensic pathologists are medically qualified doctors who perform autopsies (postmortem examinations) on those who have died suddenly, unexpectedly, or as a result of trauma or poisoning. Autopsy findings are combined with the results of other investigations, including… Read more
wounds
wounds The wounded man (Hans von Gersdorff) Source: Wikipedia Any doctor may be asked to examine a person who has been wounded, particularly in the Emergency Unit/ Trauma Unit setting. In addition, forensic physicians and pathologists are frequently required to examine wounds in both the living… Read more
sharp force trauma
sharp force trauma Cruelty in perfection, William Hogarth (1751) Source: Wikipedia sharp force trauma includes: Incised wounds - caused by any implement/ object having a sharp edge. This can include knives and broken glass, for example. Stab wounds - which are incised wounds where the length… Read more
literature
forensic medical literature Wound man - Johannes de Ketham - Fasciculo de Medicina Source: Wikipedia All professionals must keep up-to-date with changes and innovations in their field of expertise. This is becoming increasingly difficult in an era of 'information overload'. In order to assist in… Read more
chemical and electrical burns
chemical burns Corrosive substance warning label Source: Wikipedia The severity of chemical burns relates to: the chemical itself it’s concentration the amount and duration of contact Acids produce coagulative necrosis, and the eschar formed helps to prevent further penetration. However, alkalis… Read more
wound healing
acute inflammation Acute inflammation is a complex series of events controlled by chemical mediators, the function of which is to remove harmful microorganisms and necrotic tissue, to defend against any further injury and to replace injured cells and restore architecture and function. Arteriolar… Read more
road traffic collisions
road traffic collisions - vehicle occupants Car crash - Andy Warhol Source: Modern Art Obsession Injuries are sustained from striking structures such as the steering wheel, dashboard or windscreen, as well as vehicular parts that have intruded into the occupants' space, including parts of the engine… Read more
stab wounds
characteristics of stab wounds Epigastric stab wound Source: Dr Michael Surgrue, Trauma Service, Liverpool Hospital Stab wounds are incised wounds where the length of injury on the surface is less than the depth of penetration into the body, and are the result of a thrusting action, where the force… Read more
pathology
what is forensic pathology? Source: Wikimedia Forensic pathology is a sub-specialty of histopathology, and is concerned with the application of pathological principles to the investigation of the medico-legal aspects of death. Forensic pathologists are medically qualified doctors who perform autopsies… Read more
bitemarks
bitemarks Bitemark Source: Dental Forensics A bitemark has been defined as ‘a pattern produced by human or animal dentitions and associated structures in any substance capable of being marked by these means’ (Clark 1992). This section will only be concerned with bitemarks made on human skin,… Read more
books
book reviews (Source: Simon Howden) The volume of forensic texts available is phenomenal, but many are of poor quality, or are factually innacurate. Forensic medicine and science are popular subjects, and many books 'capitalise' on this popularity by reproducing innacurate knowledge passed on… Read more
bruises
bruises A bruise is generally understood to mean an area of haemorrhage caused by the leakage of blood from ruptured vessels (including capillaries, but predominantly veins, venules and small arterioles) - into surrounding (perivascular) tissues, following a 'blow'. The picture above is of a bruise… Read more
forensic science
what is forensic science? Source: Invisible Creature Forensic science is the application of scientific principles to questions of forensic (or legal) importance. Any branch of science may be of assistance in answering those questions, but of particular importance are: biological science - DNA/… Read more
links
links Online forensic resources account for thousands of webpages, some of which is of the highest standard, whilst much of it is simply inaccurate. An online resource has been created for forensic medicine, science and pathology website links, searchable by keywords and tags. This resource can… Read more
blunt force trauma
blunt force trauma Injuries caused by blunt force trauma can be divided into: bruises; abrasions; and lacerations. … Read more
patterns of sharp force trauma
'defence wounds' The presence of 'defensive wounds' implies that the victim was able to put up some resistance to an assault, at some stage during that assault. The victim is injured whilst raising his/her hands and arms up to protect vital organs/ body parts, such as the head and face, whilst… Read more
sudden cardiac death and coronary artery disease
sudden cardiac death and coronary artery disease Source: Wikipedia Sudden death is the first presentation of coronary artery disease in a significant proportion of cases – a third of cases in some studies, whilst 72% in one study had no previous cardiac history (Fornes 1993; Chi and Kloner 2003… Read more
mechanisms of death
mechanisms of death A conceptual difficulty when learning about the forensic pathology of trauma, and sudden or unexpected death, is 'why did the individual die when they did?'. Medical students - and pathology trainees - are taught what the relevant signs, symptoms and pathological findings are in… Read more
training in the UK
histopathology training in the UK In order to persue a career in forensic pathology in the UK, one must enter a training programme for histopathology. Entry into histopathology occurs after the Foundation years, which follow graduation from medical school. The Royal College of Pathologists provide… Read more
ageing bruising
ageing bruising by visual assessment Colour changes in bruises As red blood cells degrade within a bruise, haemoglobin breaks down into bilirubin and biliverdin, and it is these pigments that pass through a series of colour changes. These are generally from reds through to darker reds/ purples, through… Read more
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