Forensic Radiology

Covers a spectrum of radiological applications in forensic science. This book helps you to evaluate causes of death and whether it was accidental, homicidal, or self-inflicted. It is suitable for radiologists and for those in the fields of forensics, from anthropologists to trial lawyers.

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The scope of applications of forensic radiology includes determination of identity, evaluation of injury and death, use in criminal and civil litigation, in administrative proceedings such as workman's compensation hearings, in medical education, and in research. Until now, there has been no single source of radiologic knowledge for various disciplines to turn to when examining X-rays or other radiologic records as forensic evidence. This is the first book to cover the entire spectrum of radiological applications in forensic science.
Discover how forensic radiology can be used to:
Identify remains and determine issues such as animal vs. human remains; whether one or more bodies are involved; and the age, sex, and stature of remains

Evaluate causes of death and whether it was accidental, homicidal, or self-inflicted

Establish evidence in both criminal and non-criminal proceedings

Analyze bite marks to identify perpetrators

Detect fakes and forgeries in art works

Determine whether child, spousal, or geriatric abuse is occurring

And much more
Copiously illustrated with more than 640 pictures, Forensic Radiology is a visual guide and standard reference not only for radiologists, but for everyone involved in the field of forensics-from anthropologists to trial lawyers. This extremely readable text requires no background of medical training to understand, yet is detailed enough to inform physicians and dentists interested in this specialty field.