Paediatric Forensic Medicine and Pathology

by Anthony Busuttil, Jean Keeling

Overview

Child abuse and suspicious child deaths are very complicated matters for clinicians, pathologists, law enforcement officials and legal professionals to investigate. Meanwhile, the evidence base for forensic pathology, especially in paediatrics, is steadily growing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040054475
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/28/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Anthony Busuttil is Emeritus Regius Professor of Forensic Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, and Medical Director, Forensic Medical Services, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK.

Jean W Keeling was formerly Consultant Paediatric Pathologist at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK.

Table of Contents

1 Clinical assessment in suspected child abuse 2 Investigation of suspected sexual abuse 3 Radiology of child abuse 4 Haematological abnormalities that can simulate abuse 5 Biochemical investigations on post-mortem specimens 6 Ocular involvement in non-accidental injury 7 The death scene following the sudden death of a child 8 Post-mortem examination in babies and children 9 The pathology of neuropathological abnormality in early life 10 Fetal and perinatal death 11 Sudden unexpected death in infancy. SIDS or something else? 12 Sudden natural death in infants and children 13 Recent advances in paediatric toxicology 14 Head and neck injuries 15 Heat-induced injury or death 16 Asphyxial deaths in children 17 Accidental injuries in children 18 Drowning and near drowning 19 Sudden death of children in hospital 20 Road traffic accidents in children 21 Forensic DNA profiling in cases involving children 22 The dentist's role in child abuse and neglect 23 Paediatric dental identification 24 The expert witness and expert testimony

Editorial Reviews

"a concise compendium on this fascinating sub-specialty of forensic pathology ... clearly written and lavishly illustrated"

Richard Jones, www.forensicmed.co.uk, 2009

"This up-to-date book covers all aspects of investigating pediatric forensic cases, including assessment of injuries, postmortem examination, clinical testing, and investigation in a medicolegal setting. This is an excellent book that will be a valuable resource for medical or legal practitioners investigating cases in this complex field. 5 Stars!"

Katie Dennis, MD, Doody's Review Service, 2009

"(This) is a well-written book in a clear format with well-chosen references ... I would expect this book to be enthusiastically received by its intended readership of medical and legal practitioners dealing with inflicted injury in childhood."

Professor R Anthony Risdon, The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Katie L Dennis, MD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This comprehensive book covers all aspects of investigating and interpreting findings in cases of child abuse, neglect, and death. From clinical interview and assessment procedures, to postmortem examination techniques, to expert witness guidelines, all facets of the medical and legal knowledge required to investigate and document these complicated cases are thoroughly detailed.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive guide to assist legal and medical practitioners in dealing with such cases, to guide them in the appropriate interpretation of findings, and to provide the latest, evidence-based information in the field.
Audience: The book is aimed at medical and legal practitioners in the field of pediatric and/or forensic medicine.
Features: This is a thorough examination of the full spectrum of investigation into pediatric forensic cases. Special emphasis is given to investigating and assessing alleged child abuse and neglect with pertinent clinical assessment forms available in the appendix. Other chapters are devoted to relevant specialist areas such as hematology, radiology, toxicology, and odontology. General areas of forensic pathology as they relate to pediatric cases are addressed including the latest evidence regarding sudden infant death and SIDS. Excellent information is provided throughout regarding legal aspects and guidelines for testimony. Tables of standard measurement are provided in the appendix.
Assessment: This up-to-date book covers all aspects of investigating pediatric forensic cases, including assessment of injuries, postmortem examination, clinical testing, and investigation in a medicolegal setting. This is an excellent book that will be a valuable resource for medical or legal practitioners investigating cases in this complex field.

Doody's Review Service