Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology by R. J. M. Buchanan

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Author Buchanan, R. J. M. (Robert James McLean), 1864-1925
Title Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology
Edition Eighth edition, revised and enlarged.
Original Publication New York: William Wood, 1915.
Note Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Text-book of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology" by R. J. M. Buchanan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This textbook serves as a comprehensive guide on the application of medical knowledge to legal contexts, focusing on various aspects of forensic medicine and toxicology. It is likely aimed at medical students and practitioners who need to understand the intersection between healthcare and legal issues. The opening of the text introduces the domain of forensic medicine, defining it as the application of medical knowledge to legal questions concerning health, illness, and death. It emphasizes the critical role of medical practitioners in legal contexts, underscoring the responsibility they have when called upon to provide expert testimony in cases of suspicious or unnatural deaths. Furthermore, it outlines the historical significance of the field and discusses the necessity for medical professionals to equip themselves with knowledge in forensic practices to aid in the administration of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Subject Medical jurisprudence
Subject Poisons
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EBook-No. 74804
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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