Modi’s A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology 28th Edition

Modi’s A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology 28th Edition

A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, 28th Edition, popularly known as Modi’s Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, is a renowned reference covering the relationship between medicine, forensic science and law.

Originally authored by Dr Jaising P. Modi, the textbook has served generations of medical students, doctors, lawyers, judges, police officers and forensic professionals. It provides extensive guidance on medico-legal examinations, medical evidence, causes of death, injuries, postmortem examination and the identification and effects of poisons.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of medical jurisprudence and toxicology
• Explains the legal responsibilities of doctors and medical professionals
• Covers medical evidence and the role of medical witnesses
• Discusses postmortem examination and determination of death
• Detailed coverage of mechanical, thermal and asphyxial injuries
• Explains personal identification and examination of biological evidence
• Covers medico-legal aspects of sexual offences and reproductive matters
• Discusses medical negligence, ethics and professional responsibility
• Systematic classification of poisons and their medico-legal importance
• Useful for academic study, examination preparation and professional reference

Major Topics Covered

• History and principles of forensic medicine
• Legal procedures and criminal courts
• Medical evidence and medical witnesses
• Medical ethics and professional negligence
• Personal identification
• Medico-legal examination of living persons
• Death and postmortem changes
• Autopsy and exhumation
• Sudden and unnatural death
• Asphyxial deaths
• Burns, scalds and electrical injuries
• Mechanical and regional injuries
• Sexual offences and reproductive issues
• Mental health and its legal aspects
• General principles of toxicology
• Corrosive, irritant and neurotoxic poisons
• Cerebral, cardiac and asphyxiant poisons
• Investigation and management of poisoning

Recommended For

• MBBS and postgraduate medical students
• Forensic medicine students and trainees
• Medical officers and practising doctors
• Forensic pathologists and toxicologists
• Law students, advocates and judges
• Police and investigating officers
• Medical colleges, law colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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