"Forensic Medicine and the Law is a thoroughly practical introduction to the legal aspects of forensic medicine in both pathology and clinical settings." "David Ranson clearly describes the role of medical practitioners within the justice system and the courts. Forensic medical issues relating to examining victims of crime, preparing medico-legal reports and giving evidence are comprehensively covered. Any medical practitioner who has to perform these activities will find the samples and guidelines for medico-legal notes and writing forensic autopsy and clinical medical reports essential. The sample body charts are a particularly valuable tool." "While Forensic Medicine and the Law gives a sound theoretical background to the area of legal medicine, in particular the issues surrounding the tasks undertaken by medical practitioners that have medico-legal significance, it is also a practical book, detailing exactly what is required of a medical witness and even providing advice on how to prepare for cross-examination and what items a doctor should take to court." "Medical students and practitioners will find this book an essential reference. It will also be valuable reading for lawyers, police and anyone else who deals with the overlap between law and medicine."--BOOK JACKET.