The book explains the organization of clinical laboratories and includes sections on accreditation, quality control, method validation, and other critical topics. It provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, describes the process of writing a toxicology report, and offers techniques for deposition and courtroom testimony.
Covering a broad range of topics, the book offers detailed analysis of situations ranging from the rare and unusual to those that toxicologists most often confront, including:
- Determining serum/blood ethanol levels
- Ethylene glycol poisoning
- Plant and animal toxins
- Alcohol intoxication and breathalyzer tests
- Synergistic effects of alcohol and drugs
- Prescription drug overdose
- Toxic torts
- Workers’ compensation issues
Written in an accessible and well-organized style, this volume is an essential guide for forensic toxicologists at all levels who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena.
The book explains the organization of clinical laboratories and includes sections on accreditation, quality control, method validation, and other critical topics. It provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, describes the process of writing a toxicology report, and offers techniques for deposition and courtroom testimony.
Covering a broad range of topics, the book offers detailed analysis of situations ranging from the rare and unusual to those that toxicologists most often confront, including:
- Determining serum/blood ethanol levels
- Ethylene glycol poisoning
- Plant and animal toxins
- Alcohol intoxication and breathalyzer tests
- Synergistic effects of alcohol and drugs
- Prescription drug overdose
- Toxic torts
- Workers’ compensation issues
Written in an accessible and well-organized style, this volume is an essential guide for forensic toxicologists at all levels who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena.
Forensic Toxicology: Medico-Legal Case Studies
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ISBN-13: | 9780367778323 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 03/31/2021 |
Pages: | 289 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |