Text Book of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (Principles and Practice)

The book written by Prof. Krishan Vij, Head of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, is a distinct departure from the other available books on the subject and is oriented towards practical problems encountered during day-to-day medico legal work. It is an embodiment of author's experience of more than two decades and his knowledge of law has enabled him to present the subject matter in such a way as to help the readers to unfold intricacies required in responding to queries of the Investigating Agencies.

It carries exclusive chapters on Clinical Forensic Medicine, Medical Negligence, Legal Aspects of Medical Practice; Medico legal & Social Aspects of AIDS etc. constitute another vital feature of the book, needed so acutely in the existing scenario. Inclusion of chapters on Torture Medicine, Deaths related to Anesthesia & Surgery, Anaphylactic Deaths and detailed medico legal discussion on Transplantation of Human Organs Act, Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, Drugs and Cosmetics Act speaks of author's concern for disseminating information about recent advances in the field.

Enriched with all such features, this is an ideal text book for undergraduate medical students. Postgraduate students, In-service doctors, Solicitors, Investigating agencies and the Judiciary would also find it an excellent reference source.

Dr.R.K.Gorea

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