Forensic Toxicology : Medico-Legal Case Studies.
Rao, Kalipatnapu N.
Forensic Toxicology : Medico-Legal Case Studies. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (277 pages)
Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- The Author -- Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives in Toxicology -- Chapter 2: Organization of the Clinical Toxicology Laboratory -- Chapter 3: Unexpected and Unusual Results -- Unusual Requests -- Chapter 4: Serum/Blood Ethanol -- Chapter 5: Ethylene Glycol -- Chapter 6: Drug Screens -- Chapter 7: Plant Toxins -- Chapter 8: Animal Toxins -- Chapter 9: U.S. Legal System -- Chapter 10: Toxicology Report -- Chapter 11: Deposition Testimony -- Chapter 12: Court Testimony -- Chapter 13: Alcohol Intoxication -- Chapter 14: False-Positive Blood Alcohol -- Chapter 15: Alcohol and Drugs -- Chapter 16: Breathalyzer Tests -- Chapter 17: Dram Shop Liability -- Chapter 18: Test for Recent Alcohol Use -- Chapter 19: Drug Overdose -- Chapter 20: Toxic Torts -- Chapter 21: Workers' Compensation -- Back Cover.
Modern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Tracking the progression of toxicology findings from the laboratory to the courtroom, this volume prepares practicing toxicologists to write reports and testify at depositions and in court. Topics include determining serum/blood ethanol levels, ethylene glycol poisoning, plant and animal toxins, alcohol intoxication, synergistic effects of alcohol and drugs, prescription drug overdose, toxic torts, and workers compensation issues. Written in an accessible style, this volume is essential for forensic toxicologists who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena.
9781466558960
Forensic toxicology-Case studies.
Criminal investigation.
LAW / Forensic Science.-bisacsh.
LAW / Medical Law & Legislation.-bisacsh.
MEDICAL / Toxicology.-bisacsh.
Electronic books.
RA1228 .R36 2012
614/.13
Forensic Toxicology : Medico-Legal Case Studies. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (277 pages)
Front Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- The Author -- Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives in Toxicology -- Chapter 2: Organization of the Clinical Toxicology Laboratory -- Chapter 3: Unexpected and Unusual Results -- Unusual Requests -- Chapter 4: Serum/Blood Ethanol -- Chapter 5: Ethylene Glycol -- Chapter 6: Drug Screens -- Chapter 7: Plant Toxins -- Chapter 8: Animal Toxins -- Chapter 9: U.S. Legal System -- Chapter 10: Toxicology Report -- Chapter 11: Deposition Testimony -- Chapter 12: Court Testimony -- Chapter 13: Alcohol Intoxication -- Chapter 14: False-Positive Blood Alcohol -- Chapter 15: Alcohol and Drugs -- Chapter 16: Breathalyzer Tests -- Chapter 17: Dram Shop Liability -- Chapter 18: Test for Recent Alcohol Use -- Chapter 19: Drug Overdose -- Chapter 20: Toxic Torts -- Chapter 21: Workers' Compensation -- Back Cover.
Modern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Tracking the progression of toxicology findings from the laboratory to the courtroom, this volume prepares practicing toxicologists to write reports and testify at depositions and in court. Topics include determining serum/blood ethanol levels, ethylene glycol poisoning, plant and animal toxins, alcohol intoxication, synergistic effects of alcohol and drugs, prescription drug overdose, toxic torts, and workers compensation issues. Written in an accessible style, this volume is essential for forensic toxicologists who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena.
9781466558960
Forensic toxicology-Case studies.
Criminal investigation.
LAW / Forensic Science.-bisacsh.
LAW / Medical Law & Legislation.-bisacsh.
MEDICAL / Toxicology.-bisacsh.
Electronic books.
RA1228 .R36 2012
614/.13