- Nearly 1,400 high-quality photos from the authors’ extensive collection focus on the range of forensic autopsy findings and their interpretation. Images are captioned with diagnostic considerations, including call-outs regarding diagnostic clues.
- Primarily organized by either cause or circumstances of death, this reference also includes helpful chapters on death investigation, death certification, special dissections, and other special topics related to forensic pathology.
- Practical tools throughout the text include:
- Checklists for key elements of the autopsy in various circumstances
- “Pearls and Pitfalls” and “Near Misses” sections with lessons from real life sign-out experience
- “Frequently Asked Questions” sections that discuss common dilemmas in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- “Sample Note” sections that provide examples of how to organize an autopsy report and suggestions for wording of cause of death.
- Comprehensive quiz provides experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics