Autopsy. The harsh daily life of a forensic doctor in Africa
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"Pathology can look directly in the face, but if you have no experience or you have not read about it before, then probably miss evidence, ”says Ryan Blumenthal, forensic expert from South Africa. In his book, he tells how forensic medicine in this part of the world differs from practice in other countries, and shares unique experience. You will learn how sometimes forensic experts work without water, electricity and even personal protective equipment, what danger they are exposed and what most often becomes the cause of the death of people living in South Africa. As the cause and time of death is determined by the body, why always must be questioned, and why a forensic expert should be prepared for examining the dead not only physically, but also psychologically. Working in Africa, Blumenthal investigated thousands of deaths, strange and incredible, terrible, planned and sudden, and this book was the result of his thoughts about the profession and features of forensic examination on the African continent.
"If you want to become a forensic expert on the African continent, you should be prepared for everything. Every day, going to work, you are at risk: you never know what can be hidden inside - or outside - a dead body, ”the author of this unique book notes. This is a personal story of a forensic expert practitioner in South Africa, a description of cases from his practice and problems existing in the field of local forensic examination. Specialists in this part of the world sometimes have to work in completely wild conditions: for example, without water, electricity or personal protective equipment. In addition to great analytical work, they often deal with a real danger: explosives can be hidden inside the body, the employee may be exposed to radiation or harmful substances. The deaths that they examine are often associated with atypical causes - an attack by wild animals or a lightning strike. Ryan Blumenthal talks about cases characteristic of the African continent, and the methods used by forensic experts to establish the cause of death. Seeing the wrong side of the profession, he shares his experience and reflects on what leads a person who chooses this difficult path.
"Forensic medicine in South Africa differs from the domestic, but has common goals - the search for justice. The forensic expert on the African continent is faced with daily risks and should be ready for everything: weather conditions, wild animals, poisoning, murders and illness. The author tells in detail and with interest about his work. The book will be interesting to both professionals and people who are passionate about the topics of medicine and investigations. " - B.A., forensic expert, author of the blog "Notes of the forensic expert"
"If you want to become a forensic expert on the African continent, you should be prepared for everything. Every day, going to work, you are at risk: you never know what can be hidden inside - or outside - a dead body, ”the author of this unique book notes. This is a personal story of a forensic expert practitioner in South Africa, a description of cases from his practice and problems existing in the field of local forensic examination. Specialists in this part of the world sometimes have to work in completely wild conditions: for example, without water, electricity or personal protective equipment. In addition to great analytical work, they often deal with a real danger: explosives can be hidden inside the body, the employee may be exposed to radiation or harmful substances. The deaths that they examine are often associated with atypical causes - an attack by wild animals or a lightning strike. Ryan Blumenthal talks about cases characteristic of the African continent, and the methods used by forensic experts to establish the cause of death. Seeing the wrong side of the profession, he shares his experience and reflects on what leads a person who chooses this difficult path.
"Forensic medicine in South Africa differs from the domestic, but has common goals - the search for justice. The forensic expert on the African continent is faced with daily risks and should be ready for everything: weather conditions, wild animals, poisoning, murders and illness. The author tells in detail and with interest about his work. The book will be interesting to both professionals and people who are passionate about the topics of medicine and investigations. " - B.A., forensic expert, author of the blog "Notes of the forensic expert"
Author:
Author:Блюменталь Райан
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Medical Books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-155370-8
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