Forensic medicine

Author: Zhang Yihu
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This textbook is a 21st-century curriculum textbook planned by the Ministry of Education of China. It is primarily intended for medical students in higher medical colleges but is also suitable for law, criminal investigation, and public security majors in universities. It can also serve as a reference book for clinical physicians, health administrative officials, lawyers, and judicial officers. The book is divided into 12 chapters. Based on the trends of medical and forensic medicine development in the 21st century and the practical needs of students in various medical fields for future work, it focuses on and selectively introduces the legal issues they may encounter in medical and health activities and the essential forensic medical knowledge they must possess, enabling them to better serve legal services and protect themselves. The textbook has the following distinct features: further highlighting the role of forensic medicine in legal services, incorporating new developments and experiences in forensic medicine required to cultivate 21st-century interdisciplinary medical talents; systematic content with emphasis on key points, appropriately detailed, and illustrated with visuals; the book uses two font sizes for layout, with additional figures, photos, and case studies, enhancing readability, broadening knowledge, deepening understanding, and providing insights into the forefront and development trends of forensic medicine.