Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 3rd Edition
- 3rd Edition - May 12, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: Suresh Chand
- Language: English
This edition is a set of two books—Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Practical Workbook of Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. The book Essentials of… Read more
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Description
Description
This edition is a set of two books—Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Practical Workbook of Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. The book Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology includes all essential conceptual topics needed for MBBS students as well as the students of other relevant subjects. It has been written in a simple “must know” type of format and easily understandable language. Questions & answers are included in each chapter that will help students for their exam. The concepts are supported with numerous diagrams, flowcharts and tables for better understanding and quick recall. Competencies in the book are updated as per the curriculum changes of 2024.
Key features
Key features
- Chapters are written and presented for the students, to understand the subject in an easy way and to remember the required knowledge & skill whenever needed in professional carrier of the reader.
- Covers theory as well as 20 practical competencies/exercises (14.1 – 14.20) in an exam-oriented approach. It will save the time of students to cover wide syllabus in less time.
- The theory part includes important questions (long questions, short notes, difference between) along with their answers. The answers are point wise and contain the optimum information required as per the demand of the question.
- Mnemonics have been provided for better learning and memorizing.
- Most recent and updated information about forensic pathology as well as current existing laws (BNS 2023, BNSS 2023 and BSA 2023) has been provided.
- The concepts which are difficult to understand and need clarification e.g., mechanism of action, processes or some legal matter have been explained in simple language and with proper examples as far as possible.
- It would be useful for MBBS students, MD (forensic medicine) students, doctors, lawyers and police as well as students of Forensic Science, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine.
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION 1: Forensic Medicine
1 Introduction to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
2 Legal Procedures
3 Medical Jurisprudence
4 Thanatology
5 Autopsy
6 Death of Infant and Fetus
7 Mechanical Asphyxia
8 Anesthetic and Surgical Deaths
9 Starvation
10 Torture and Custodial Deaths
11 Identification
12 Injuries
13 Sexual Jurisprudence
14 Forensic Psychiatry
15 Forensic Science
SECTION 2: Toxicology
16 General Toxicology
17 Caustics (Corrosive Poisons)
18 Nonmetallic Elements
19 Heavy Metals
20 Alcohols
21 Agricultural Poisons
22 Toxic Gases (Asphyxiants)
23 Pharmaceutical Toxicology
24 Venomous Bites and Stings
25 Substance Abuse
26 Environmental Toxicology
27 Miscellaneous Topics in Toxicology
28 Competitive Arrows and MCQS
SECTION 3: Appendices
Appendix 1 Important Sections
Appendix 2 Weights & Measurements
Appendix 3 Do you Know?
Appendix 4 Miscellaneous Topics
Appendix 5 Sample Paper
1 Introduction to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
2 Legal Procedures
3 Medical Jurisprudence
4 Thanatology
5 Autopsy
6 Death of Infant and Fetus
7 Mechanical Asphyxia
8 Anesthetic and Surgical Deaths
9 Starvation
10 Torture and Custodial Deaths
11 Identification
12 Injuries
13 Sexual Jurisprudence
14 Forensic Psychiatry
15 Forensic Science
SECTION 2: Toxicology
16 General Toxicology
17 Caustics (Corrosive Poisons)
18 Nonmetallic Elements
19 Heavy Metals
20 Alcohols
21 Agricultural Poisons
22 Toxic Gases (Asphyxiants)
23 Pharmaceutical Toxicology
24 Venomous Bites and Stings
25 Substance Abuse
26 Environmental Toxicology
27 Miscellaneous Topics in Toxicology
28 Competitive Arrows and MCQS
SECTION 3: Appendices
Appendix 1 Important Sections
Appendix 2 Weights & Measurements
Appendix 3 Do you Know?
Appendix 4 Miscellaneous Topics
Appendix 5 Sample Paper
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: February 15, 2025
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Suresh Chand
S Chand did his MBBS and MD (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology) from Maulana Azad Medical College and associated LNJP and GB Pant hospitals, Delhi. He has worked as Assistant Professor in Rama Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, U.P. Then he worked as Assistant Professor in Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly, U.P. and then as Associate Professor and Professor in G S Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, U.P. He is presently working as Professor and Head in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at Rajshree Medical Research Institute (RMRI), Bareilly, U.P. He is the life member of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (IAFM) and Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (PAFMT). He understands the needs of the students & readers and is very passionate in teaching the subject. He motivates and inspires the students to make them understand the basic concepts of the subject.