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	Forensic Pathology Information
		A forensic pathologist is often called to investigate the possibility of an "unnatural" death, one not caused exclusively by natural disease.
		The forensic pathologist performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death in situations falling under the jurisdiction of the local medical examiner or coroner.
		The forensic pathologist is also an expert witness in the court of law, testifying in a variety of civil and criminal cases involving death or injury.
	www.forensiconline.com /generallink.htm (2831 words)

	UNCW Forensic Anthropology
		Forensic anthropology is a subdiscipline within the subfield of physical anthropology.
		Forensic pathologists perform autopsies (examinations of people who have died) in the endeavor to establish the cause of death.
		Forensic pathologists hold a doctor of medicine degree (MD), which requires a bachelor's degree with "pre-med" courses, four years of medical school, followed by a residency in pathology, then further training in forensic pathology.
	people.uncw.edu /albertm/forensic.htm (500 words)

	Copyright © 1999 Young Forensic Scientists Forum / American Academy of Forensic Sciences
		Forensic pathologists must be familiar with computers in order to know how to organize systems to meet their needs, and must also be aware of the associated legal issues.
		Therefore, the forensic pathologist of the future will need to be politically active; an advocate of the value of the forensic autopsy in order to increase awareness, maintain public funding for cutting edge technology, and continue high standards in the practice of forensics.
		Forensic pathologists are also high profile figures in the local and national media, as was demonstrated by the O.J. Simpson trial.
	www.aafs.org /yfsf/Essays/SganEssay.htm (1054 words)

	Forensic Pathology Careers FAQ
		I am a general pathologist, not a forensic pathologist, but I am compelled to write on this subject by the large number of e-mail inquiries I get from young people who are thinking about careers in forensic pathology.
		Forensic pathology is the subspecialty of pathology that focuses on the medicolegal investigation of sudden or unexpected death.
		To a general pathologist, who is held to a near-100% accuracy rate in his or her diagnoses, the report of the findings of a forensic pathologist can read more like speculation than determination.
	web2.airmail.net /uthman/forensic_career.html (2489 words)

	Forensic Pathology
		Forensic pathology, which for practical purposes deals with the postmortem investigation of sudden and unexpected death, is about as far from the mainstream of medicine as one can get, short of actually becoming Surgeon General or a medical school dean.
		The training of a forensic pathologist generally entails a complete five-year residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, followed by one or more years of fellowship training in a medical examiner's office in a large city "fortunate" enough to have hundreds of homicides per year.
		A completely credentialed forensic pathologist is certified by the American Board of Pathology as both a general pathologist and as a subspecialist, following successful completion of the Board examinations in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology.
	web2.airmail.net /uthman/forensic_path.html (2537 words)

	Sub-Spec - Forensic
		Forensic pathology is the branch of pathology that specialises in the medicolegal investigation of deaths, and particularly the causation and consequences of wounds and injuries.
		Forensic pathologists work with a wide range of other professional groups, often under circumstances that are not nearly as glamorous as portrayed in the media.
		In many cases of homicide or deaths that are thought to be suspicious, the forensic pathologist will visit the scene and examine the body in conjunction with police and forensic scientists before it is moved to a mortuary for autopsy.
	www.pathologists.org.uk /sub-spec-page/forensic/forensic.htm (256 words)

	Forensic Medical
		Forensic Medical, the Office of the Medical Examiner for the State of Tennessee and Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County, has the academic credentials, qualified forensic pathologists, physical facilities, as well as a caseload that will provide a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience for the individual who seeks to be challenged.
		Forensic Medical, a division of Associated Pathologists, a large multispecialty pathology group, was established several years ago to provide private medical examiner and forensic services to Metropolitan Davidson County and the surrounding counties in Middle Tennessee.
		The State of Tennessee Center for Forensic Medicine is a 20,000 square foot state of the art facility that houses the State and Metro Medical Examiners in a cooperative relationship between the Tennessee and Nashville governments.
	www.forensicmed.com /fellowship_prog.htm (558 words)

	Forensic Pathology
		Forensic pathology is the branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of medical science to problems concerning the general public and issues of law.
		In practice, forensic pathologists concentrate closely on the understanding of types and causation of injuries and causes of sudden and unnatural death.
		The forensic trainee will be responsible for 250 autopsies, including evaluation of toxicology, consultation with the neuropathologist and the pediatric pathologist, completion of microscopic examination and appearance in court.
	www.pathology.iupui.edu /Education/fellow-forensic.htm (282 words)

	Office of the Budget Analyst: Section VII.1: Staff and Training: Pathology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Forensic Pathologist is responsible for performing forensic examinations, dictating medical findings, preparing case reports and presenting interpretations and facts pertaining to the manner and cause of death.
		Forensic Pathologists in other jurisdictions such as Los Angeles, Cook County, San Diego and so forth, must also complete partial autopsies, external examinations and sign-outs in order to fully discharge their duties.
		Forensic Pathology staff would be better trained and informed in the areas of forensic investigation, examination and autopsy and in the use of x-ray equipment.
	www.ci.sf.ca.us /site/budanalyst_page.asp?id=5059 (3604 words)

	Kathy Reichs - Forensic Sciences
		By definition, the word forensic comes from the Latin word "forensic," meaning "to the forum." The forum was the basis of Roman law and was a place of public discussion and debate pertinent to the law.
		Forensic anthropologists apply standard scientific techniques developed in physical anthropology to identify human remains, and to assist in the detection of crime.
		Forensic anthropologists frequently work in conjunction with forensic pathologists, odontologists, and homicide investigators to identify a decedent, discover evidence of foul play, and/or the postmortem interval.
	www.kathyreichs.com /forensics.htm (1012 words)

	AAFS: Resources
		Forensic dentistry (odontology) is a vital branch of forensic science that involves the application of dental science to the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks, using both physical and biological dental evidence.
		Forensic pathologists and/or their investigators gather information concerning what happened at the time of death, what the person was doing at the time, and the medical history of the person.
		Forensic psychologists major in behavioral science during their four years of college, complete an additional one to two years of training for a master's degree, and spend an additional four to six years in graduate school to obtain a PhD in psychology.
	aafs.org /default.asp?section_id=resources&page_id=choosing_a_career (8919 words)

	Forensic Pathology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Forensic medicine has been around for years, and is the least difficult area of scientific evidence (in terms of admissibility) because of a rather close relationship that exists between law and medicine.
		Forensic pathologists also sometimes engage in "psychological autopsies", although these are not all that readily accepted by the legal system.
		Forensic pathologists attempt to reconstruct what happened from wound analysis as well as determine whether self-defense occurred and whether or not the wound was received prior or after death.
	faculty.ncwc.edu /toconnor/425/425lect12.htm (2459 words)

	0037 Forensic Pathologists
		Forensic pathologists are physicians who are trained in forensic pathology.
		Forensic pathologists attempt to determine the identification of the deceased, the time of death, the manner of death (natural, accident, suicide, homicide, or undetermined), and the cause of death by gathering a history as to how the death occurred as well as the past medical history of the deceased.
		Forensic pathologists may travel out of the office to gather data from investigating officers and to testify in court.
	www.state.hi.us /dlir/rs/loihi/CARINFO/01SELOCC/OCC0037.HTM (1383 words)

	Careers in Forensics
		Forensic scientists who give expert testimony in court usually need the credibility provided by a master's degree or PhD in their area of specialization, accreditation by professional associations such as the American Academy of Forensic Science's Board of Scientific and Technical Advisors, as well as well-respected reputations in their fields.
		For example, a forensic engineer with a background in electronics engineering might examine a piece of manufacturing equipment to reconstruct an accident and determine whether a factory owner is responsible for the injuries suffered by a worker suing for damages.
		Wildlife forensic scientists are usually biologists or chemists, and often apply the same techniques to their cases as other forensic scientists apply to cases involving only humans--DNA analysis and autopsies, for example.
	www3.ccps.virginia.edu /career_prospects/briefs/P-S/SummaryForensics.shtml (4200 words)

	Books
		Forensic medicine is a subject admirably suited to teaching via a 'case study' type approach, and many of the older texts were peppered with 'vignettes' of actual cases, used to illustrate a particular feature being described.
		A chapter on forensic photography attempts to set out some common features of 'good photographs', and although the chapter is quite basic, points of interest are well made, and the authors have certainly chosen their material well to illustrate just how valuable good photographs are in forensic pathology.
		Edited by 2 respected practicing forensic pathologists, this is the first text to concentrate on the investigation of scenes of suspicious deaths.
	www.forensicmed.co.uk /books.htm (3371 words)

	Books 2
		Practicing forensic pathologists will be more aware of the details of estimating this potentially crucial post-mortem interval, and will no doubt be familiar with the various 'rules of thumb' and more 'scientific' means of utilising the drop in body temperature after death - particularly using one of the author's 'nomograms' (Henssge).
		For example, the forensic odontologist may be relied upon to compare the dentition of the deceased's remains with ante-mortem dental records and X-rays.
		Forensic autopsies utilise special techniques to ensure that all signs of trauma are found and documented, and this title describes techniques involved in facial dissection - a crucial step in identifying signs of facial and skull trauma.
	www.forensicmed.co.uk /books_2.htm (3767 words)

	Death - the last taboo: Morgues and mortuaries - Who works at a morgue
		Forensic pathologists are specialist medical doctors who have had advanced training in human anatomy, pathology and performing autopsies on people who die of trauma or injury.
		For the most part the forensic pathologists deals with deaths that are natural deaths where the death is sudden and unexpected, or the cause is unknown.
		Forensic technicians assist the forensic pathologist to perform the autopsy, they prepare the body for examination.
	www.deathonline.net /what_happens/morgue/morgue_staff.cfm (499 words)

	Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
		Next, the forensic pathologist examines the body externally and then internally, taking biopsies of tissues to further examine under the microscope for disease not visible to the naked eye.
		The forensic pathologist can expect to be subpoenaed to testify before courts and other legal venues about the pathologic findings and conclusions.
		The staff pathologists of the Division of Forensic Pathology are board-certified forensic pathologists actively engaged in the application of scientific principles to death investigation, performing autopsies and other consultations for the coroners of 58 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
	www.mc.uky.edu /pathology/depts/forensicp.asp (451 words)

	Clark County, Nevada - Office of the Coroner - Forensics
		The Forensic Division is comprised of 4 Medical Examiners who are Forensic Pathologists, 6.5 full time Forensic Pathology Techs and 1.5 Forensic Assistants.
		Each day a Forensic Team of 2 Forensic Pathologists and 3-4 Forensic Pathology Techs examine cases from the previous 24 hours.
		Forensic Pathologists evaluate information gathered by our Coroner Investigators and determine what cases will be autopsied.
	www.accessclarkcounty.com /coroner/forensics.htm (110 words)

	The Scotsman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		AN ACUTE shortage of full-time forensic pathologists is threatening the progress of high-profile murder investigations across the country.
		During any major criminal investigation forensic work and the scientific examination and analysis of material at the crime scene must be carried out by two forensic scientists, and post-mortem examinations are carried out by two forensic pathologists.
		It is understood that pathologists from Lothian's Health Trust are now in negotiations to provide cover for major criminal investigations, although a settlement between the NHS and the Crown has yet to be reached.
	www.law-forensic.com /cfr_path_10.htm (621 words)

	Forensic Entomology Workshops
		The program is designed for those who have a basic understanding of the principles of forensic science and medicine or have experience in violent crime and death investigation or analysis.
		This course is designed to teach forensic investigators how to collect specimen samples and field data in a way that will be scientifically valuable and thus credible for use in court.
		This course is designed for forensic investigators working for law enforcement agencies, including state police, municipal police, forensic pathologists, and coroners.
	www.forensic-entomology.com /workshop.htm (698 words)

	Forensic Pathologists Unearth Secrets from the Grave in the New America Undercover Special Autopsy 5
		Known as "detectives of death," forensic pathologists can serve as living interpreters for the voices of the dead, unlocking secrets of mysterious crimes that might otherwise go unsolved.
		This September, in the tradition of HBO's previous "Autopsy" documentaries, AUTOPSY 5 explores the world of forensic pathology through the words and case studies of several of the country's leading autopsy experts.
		Forensic expert Charlie Linch determined the hairs found on the bodies belonged to a Caucasian; meanwhile, a drug addict said she'd witnessed one murder, and linked Charlie Albright to the crime.
	www.timewarner.com /corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,666850,00.html (772 words)

	Forensic Science #69130
		Frequent contact with forensic laboratory staff, law enforcement officers, lawyers, commonwealth’s attorneys, judges, juries and/or forensic pathologists to receive and explain evidence or results of examinations, and prepare for court testimony.
		Regional laboratory managers are responsible for the operation of a forensic science regional laboratory including the development and implementation of policies and procedures; directing forensic examination operations; recommending allocation of staff and resources; and managing fiscal and administrative activities.
		Managers are responsible for long range forensic science goals and objectives, legislative and funding/policy issues involving the General Assembly or the Virginia State Crime Commission, representing the agency on regional and national forensic task forces and associations, and responding to legal orders for production of information, data and/or personnel.
	www.dhrm.virginia.gov /compensation/careergroups/pubsafe/ForensicScience69130.htm (2010 words)

	Forensic autopsies from 1984 to 1993 in Vienna, Austria
		Forensic autopsies from 1984 to 1993 in Vienna, Austria
		The main aim of this retrospective study was to determine any change in the demand for forensic autopsies by the Viennese health authority, as well as by the criminal court, after 1989.
		In addition, there was a significant increase of reports to the police by coroners as well as by forensic pathologists, paralleled by a higher rate of forensic autopsies demanded by the examining magistrate.
	www.astm.org /JOURNALS/FORENSIC/PAGES/2838.htm (375 words)

	Books for Pathologists - Forensic pathology
		Forensic Pathology of Trauma provides practical advice to pathologists about the conduct and analysis of the forensic autopsy in a case of trauma.
		This volume reinforces the systematic manner in which the forensic pathologist must approach all medicolegal trauma death investigations in order to avoid common mistakes that may confuse accurate interpretation of a case or compromise a medicolegal investigation.
		Forensic neuropathology succeeds in combining the concerns of the forensic pathologist with those of the neuropathologist, addressing the overlapping problems which arise from the autopsy and subsequent legal proceedings.
	www.pathologyoutlines.com /booksforensic.html (1709 words)

	Forensic Medicine
		To acquaint the senior medical student with forensic pathology and the role of the medical examiner in the evaluation of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent deaths.
		Occasional opportunities to visit death scenes and to accompany forensic pathologists to court when they testify as expert witnesses at criminal trails are optional.
		To acquaint the student with forensic neuropathology and the role of the forensic neuropathologist in the evaluation of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent deaths.
	www.med.nyu.edu /registrar/electives/foren.html (593 words)

	Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body: Resources: Web Links
		The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is an organization whose membership consists of physicians, lawyers, science technicians, and other medical professionals who work in the forensic sciences.
		The Forensic Psychiatric Nurses' Association is a UK-based professional association working to improve patient care and promote networking and communication amongst forensic psychiatric nurses in the UK.
		The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is an organization of forensic pathologists in Victoria, Australia.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /exhibition/visibleproofs/resources/weblinks_forensic.html (865 words)

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