What are the Best Forensic Medicine Books for Medical Students?

TEXTBOOKS

The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Reddy
  - Description: Entirely revised and updated with medicolegal cases.
    Concise, easy-to-grasp and streamlined presentation.
    • Illustrated with diagrams, photographs, tables and important points.
    • Important topics are dealt in detail to meet the requirements of
    medical officers such as Forensic Ballistics, Regional Injuries, Anesthetic and Operative Deaths, DNA Fingerprinting and
    Blood Stains, etc.
    • A few new topics, such as procedure to be followed in dealing
    with medicolegal cases, virtual autopsy have been incorporated.
    • Text printed in smaller type is meant for medical officers
    undertake medicolegal work, medical practitioners, members of
    the legal profession and other law enforcement officers.
    • Must-have for undergraduate medical students, postgraduate
    students, medical teachers and officers and lawyer.
- Publication: Jaypee
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Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:K. Gupta
- Description: Forensic Medicine : Court (Criminal) Procedure ; Identity ; Medicolegal Autopsy ; Death ; Deaths from Violent Mechanical Asphyxia ; Death from Starvation, Cold, Heat, Electricity and Lightning ; Burns and Scalds ; Mechanical Injuries and Wounds ; Medicolegal Aspects of Wounds ; Regional Injuries ; Inpotence, Sterility and Virginity ; Sexual Offences ; Pregnancy, Delivery and Abortion ; Infanticide ; Medicolegal Aspects of Mental Illness (Insanity) ; Law in Relation to Doctors ; Biological Stains ; Toxicology : Forensic Toxicology ; Corrosives ; Irritants ; Neurotic Poisons ; Miscellaneous Poisoning ; Medicolegal Report Forms
- Publisher:Current Books International
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A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology
- Authors: Justice K. Kannan , Dr. K. Mathiharan
- Description: Key Features:-
  Modi A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology is the most authoritative and highly recommended book on the subject of Medical Jurisprudence
  • It has reigned supreme in its field since its first edition in 1920
  • Arranged topic-wise, the book contains illustrations, quick reference tables and pictorial illustrations for ease of understanding of the topics
  • The new edition traces all major developments in the field of law and forensic medicine while retaining the original style of this monumental work
  • The revising editor has critically examined various medico-legal topics with the help of noteworthy case studies and case extracts by forensic experts and doctors published in reputed journals.
  • This revised edition highlights the link between developments in other laws and its impact on forensic medicine such as sensitization of doctors towards respecting privacy of patients following the recognition of right to privacy by the Supreme Court
  • The present edition will prove to be helpful both for learning about the complexities and the nuances of the subject and for its practical application
  • This edition has been revised keeping in mind the need for a new forensic medicine syllabus, judicial observations and the concerns of senior forensic medicine experts
  • The book is an essential reference for medical and legal professionals, judges, law enforcement and investigating agencies, teachers, scholars, legislators, social scientists and law libraries
- Publisher:Butterworths
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Parikh’s Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence, Foresic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors: K. Parikh
- Description: this useful reference for persons interested in the practical application of forensic medicine documents the meaningful interrelationship of medicine, science, and the law. the medical jurisprudence section provides information on identifying mutilated bodies, medicolegal autopsy, exhumation, medicolegal aspects of death, and deaths from asphyxia, starvation, cold, and heat. also discussed are mechanical injuries, trauma, traffic accidents, sexual offenses, and forensic science laboratories and crime detection. the toxicology section describes in detail common household poisons, mineral acids and alkalis, organic acids, vegetable acid poisons, nonmetallic poisons, metallic poisons, vegetable poisons, animal poisons, mechanical poisons, and food poisoning and poisonous foods. additional toxicology chapters focus on somniferous poisons, drug addiction and drug habits, inebriant poisons, anesthetics, sedatives and hypnotics, fuels, insecticides, deliriant poisons, spinal poisons, peripheral nerve poisons, cardiac poisons, asphyxiants, analgesics, tranquilizers, stimulants, antidepressants, and hallucinogens. photographs and line drawings clarify the text. suitable case examples indicate the practical applications of the information. appendixes and an index are provided. (LWM)
- Publisher: CBS
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Principles of Forensic Medicine: Including Toxicology
- Authors:Apurba Nandy
- Description: This authentic book in the field of Forensic Medicine is intended for under-Graduate students and post-graduate students of forensic medicine and will serve as a good reference book for the medical practitioners, Lawyers, and those engaged in the crucial investigation of criminal cases.
- Publisher:NCBA
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The Principles of Forensic Medicine
- Authors: John Gordon Smith
- Publisher:Arkose Press
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Principles and Practice
- Authors:Krishan Vij
- Description: Keeping the academically strong content and much appreciated way of imparting information intact, this edition has been revamped and revised to update the topics and information.
  - Revamped and revised edition carrying the latest information.
  - Radical changes have been made in the chapters carrying extreme medicolegal significance in the prevailing scenario, namely―Asphyxial Deaths (especially the herculean issue of hanging vs. strangulation); Medicolegal Examination of the Living (with eloquent analysis of the latest anti-rape law); Medicolegal Implications of Injuries (especially clarifying the concept of endangering life/dangerous to life); Firearm Injures; Medical Negligence through latest case-law, etc.
  - Relevant cases have been instilled to illustrate medicolegal principles encountered during day-to-day problems.
  - Highly illustrated text with new photographs, line drawings, flowcharts, and tables for easy understanding and presentation.
  - Reflects author’s experience of more than three decades and the knowledge gathered from extensive reading, interactions, deliberations, etc.
  - Online access to MCQs with this editiion.
- Publisher:Elsevier
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Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Gautam Biswas
- Description: Magic bullet format has been used for easy understanding and quick revision
  • It covers all the topics required for theory, viva-voce and practical
  • Line-diagrams, flow charts, boxes, tables and differentiations have been added wherever possible to make the subject interesting, easy to understand, clear the concepts, recollect and reproduce during examinations
  • Color plates for poisons for easy identification, and some of the line-diagrams are colored for better understanding
  • Questions are given at the end of each chapter which are divided into Must know and Desirable to know followed by latest topic wise MCQs given from previous PG entrance examination.
  • All the chapters have been revised and updated. Various new Acts (The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017; The HIV and AIDS Act, 2017; The Criminal Law Ordinance, 2018) have been added
  • Some older terminologies and concepts have been removed and newer ones introduced
  • Mnemonics have been included for easy recollection and reproduction
  • Recent advances (skeletal age assessment, time since death, diagnosis and treatment of various poisons, etc.) have been incorporated wherever required
  • Important sections of IPC, CrPC and IEA are given in a single table
  • Application of nano-medicine in toxicology has been highlighted in some of the chapters
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Review of Forensic Medicine
- Authors:Sumit Seth
- Description: Review of Forensic Medicineby Sumit Seth is designed to provide useful information to all students answer their Post Graduate Entrance Examinations in this field. The book provides the reader with all the important information regarding this field and also gives the reader innovative techniques for study. The multiple choice questions in the book give the candidate enough practice for the examination. The point based approach used in the book gives the user skills to guide him with viva examinations.
- Publisher:PeePee
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Authors:V V Pillay , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Foreword)
- Description: Expanded, revamped and completely revised with recent advances and current developments. Includes five major parts with 40 concise chapters as well as appendices and index covering over 600 pages. Contains around 700 excellent original coloured photographs and over 500 plain drawings, charts, tables and boxes.
- Publisher:Paras Medical Publisher
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Parikh Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:BV Subrahmanyam
- Description: Parikhs textbook of Medical jurisprudence forensic Medicine and Toxicology for classrooms and courtrooms 8ed (pb 2019)this book is very useful to get a thorough knowledge of medicine, human helaht, human anatomy and physiology. It is one of the best book for students in medical field.
- Publisher:CBS
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Principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Rajesh Bardale
- Description: – Presented in pointwise manner.
  – Well-referenced text.
  
  – Some of the topics have been updated extensively, like consent, negligence, ethical aspects, legal procedures, etc.
  
  – Important points are highlighted in colored boxes and in bold fonts for last minute revision.
  
  – Numerous judgements delivered by honourable Supreme Court of India have been included.
  
  – Includes Mnemonics for better learning and memorizing.
  
  – New chapter on Forensic Osteology added to cater theoretical and practical aspects.
  
  – Updated content on Autopsy Findings, Laboratory Findings, Internal Examination, External Examination, Pathophysiology, and Medicolegal Importance.
  
  – Addition of numerous photographs, line diagrams, flowcharts, tables and boxes.
  
  – Numerous website addresses are provided so that the curious learners can visit and learn more.
  
  – Designed in an easy and practical manner for undergraduates and PG aspirants and budding doctors.
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Nageshkumar G. Rao
- Description: Expanded, revamped and revised completely, with recent advances and current developments. Five major parts with 40 concise chapters, as well as appendices and index covering over 600 pages. Around 700 excellent original coloured photographs and over 500 hundred plain drawings, charts, tables and boxes. More than 1500 references from reputed journals, textbooks and websites. Simple English language with consistency in style. Easy to understand, revise and reproduce to excel in the examinations. Attains working knowledge for future professional sphere. Student friendly text, with least strain to the eyes. Frequent plain/bold and normal/italic fonts with bullets to emphasize credibility. Systematic presentation of coloured heading and subheadings. Fully multi-coloured printing on quality paper, yet reasonably priced. Laws relating to Medical Profession. MCI recommended Syllabus and Examination Methodology. Separate UG and PG Theory and Viva-Voce Question Bank.
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Anil Aggrawal
- Description: This is a student-friendly book mainly written for student keeping in mind that he is overburdened with other subjects also. Information is presented in a logical, systematic and clear manner. About 200 memory aids make memorization quick and easy. Core principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, are explained in an examination-friendly style. Students desirous of additional knowledge may profitably read author’s Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, which are much wider in scope. Dr. Anil Aggrawal is Director Professor of Forensic Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and edits a peer-reviewed internet journal on this subject

Publisher: APC

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Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Gautam Biswas
- Description: This book is the third volume in the Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology series. Volume Two (9789352701247) published in 2018.

Divided into five sections, the text provides specialists and trainees with the latest advances and technologies in their field.

Section One introduces medical jurisprudence and ethical issues, followed by an extensive section on forensic pathology explaining different causes of death and appropriate approaches to autopsy.

Section Three covers forensic radiology and immunology and Section 4 discusses forensic psychiatry examining issues such as sexual crimes, and marriage and divorce.

The book concludes with a section on forensic science explaining the role of forensics experts in crime scene analysis and recent advances in examination and investigation techniques.

Each chapter has been extensively researched and referenced. Topics are highly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, text boxes emphasising key points, tables and flowcharts.

Key points

Third volume in Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology series
Provides clinicians and trainees with latest advances and technologies in the field
Covers specialist topics such as legal obligations and ethical responsibilities
Highly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, tables, flowcharts and key points boxes
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Modern Medical Toxicology
- Authors:V. Pillay
- Description: The need for a book exclusively designed to meet the needs of Indian physicians was dire and it was at such a time that author wrote the first edition of Modern Medical Toxicology, taking great care to incorporate only information that was current and practically useful. In order to make it interesting to medical students, author had included a number of case histories, anecdotes and quotations. But, over a period of time, author realised that the information content with regard to toxicology for medicos had improved considerably in recent textbooks of forensic medicine (a possible, positive fallout of MMT) and the focus, therefore, should shift exclusively to physicians.
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Fundamentals of Toxicology
- Authors:Kamleshwar Pandey , J. P. Shukla , S.P. Trivedi
- Description: About the Book: Fundamentals Of Toxicology This book is intended for a wide readership. However, there are two specific groups. Firstly, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the universities. And, secondly, those associated with the research, development, and ultimate use of various chemicals in multifarious forms. About the Authors: K P Pandey, J P Shukla, S P Trivedi K Pandey, Professor, Head of the Department of Zoology, Dean, Faculty of Science, DDU—Gorakhpur University. J P Shukla, MSc (Zoology), PhD, FAEB, FASI; Reader, PG Department of Zoology, S Kisan PG College. S P Trivedi, MSc (Zoology), PhD, CES (IGNOU), FA Sc AW, FZS (Cal), FAEB; Reader, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow..
- Publisher:Central Publications
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Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
- Authors:Klaassen
- Description: The gold-standard text on the science of poisons – updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments
  Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisonsis the most trusted all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology. Presented in full color, it delivers a skill-building review of the basic components of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, and chemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field, Casarett & Doull’s is considered to be the ultimate authority in toxicology.
  The Ninth Edition has been extensively updated by each chapter author and is enhanced by the addition of all-new chapters on timely topics such as computational toxicology and auditory toxicology. The extensive use of tables, illustrations, and other visuals make the information easy to understand and remember
- Publisher:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Authors:Kishan Vij
- Description: Keeping the academically strong content and much appreciated way of imparting information intact, this edition has been revamped and revised to update the topics and information.
- Revamped and revised edition carrying the latest information.
- Radical changes have been made in the chapters carrying extreme medicolegal significance in the prevailing scenario, namely―Asphyxial Deaths (especially the herculean issue of hanging vs. strangulation); Medicolegal Examination of the Living (with eloquent analysis of the latest anti-rape law); Medicolegal Implications of Injuries (especially clarifying the concept of endangering life/dangerous to life); Firearm Injures; Medical Negligence through latest case-law, etc.
- Relevant cases have been instilled to illustrate medicolegal principles encountered during day-to-day problems.
- Highly illustrated text with new photographs, line drawings, flowcharts, and tables for easy understanding and presentation.
- Reflects author’s experience of more than three decades and the knowledge gathered from extensive reading, interactions, deliberations, etc.
- Online access to MCQs with this editiion.
- Publisher:Elsevier Publication
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The Essentials of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Authors:S.Narayana Reddy, K Suganadevi, Malakpet
- Description: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 33rd Edition, authored by Dr. K. S. Narayan Reddy and Dr. O. P. Murthy, provides students with a comprehensive coverage of the subject. It is essential for undergraduate medical students who want to have a better understanding of the subject.
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Text book of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Authors:V.Pillay
- Description: Expanded, revamped and completely revised with recent advances and current developments. Includes five major parts with 40 concise chapters as well as appendices and index covering over 600 pages. Contains around 700 excellent original coloured photographs and over 500 plain drawings, charts, tables and boxes.
- Publisher: Paras Medical Publishing
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Fundamentals of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Authors:Basu
- Publisher: Books and Allied
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Text Book of Forensic Medicine
- Authors:B.Mukherjee
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Cox’s Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology
- Authors Bernard Knight et al
- Description: The subject of forensic medicine which is concerned with the application of medical knowledge and expertise to various legal issues, is not only restricted to criminal matters but it is also concerned with medical ethics, civil actions and other related topics. The new seventh edition of HWV Cox Medical Jurisprudence has incorporated recent advances in the area of forensic medicine and has been revised extensively and the overall text brought up to date.
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Modi’s Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology
- AuthorsMathiharan and A.K.Patnaik
- Description: Modi A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology reigns supreme in its field since its first edition in 1920. It is a well-established, specialized and highly recommended text on Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. The present twenty-fifth edition of this monumental work is revised by Justice K Kannan, a noted Judge and a renowned scholar, in collaboration with specialist contributors from diverse fields. Retaining the flavour of Modi’s pristine brilliance, this thoroughly revised edition traces comprehensively all major developments in the field of law and forensic medicine. In this revised edition, references to obsolete medical literature have been weeded out and several chapters have been rewritten in light of latest scientific advancements. Medico-legal aspects of rape have been re-examined, keeping in mind the concerns of academic community on sensitive gender issues. The section on Toxicology has been extensively updated to make it more useful to forensic scientists and analytical chemists. The present edition will prove to be helpful in understanding both the complexities and the nuances of the subject and its practical application. The book is an essential reference for medical and legal professionals, forensic medicine experts, judges, law enforcement and investigating agencies, teachers, scholars, legislators and social scientists.
- Publisher: Easten Book Company
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Knight’s Forensic Pathology
- Authors Pekka Saukko and Bernard Knight
- Description: The fourth edition of Knight’s Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and in practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. The contents are intended to lead the pathologist – and in some countries, the non-pathologist – through the procedures needed in the examination of a body found under obscure, suspicious or even criminal circumstances. Although police procedures and the habits of pathologists may vary from country to country, the philosophy and techniques presented in this book offer a guide to good practices that can be modified according to local circumstances. In this new edition the text has been thoroughly updated and is complemented by the addition of over 200 new colour illustrations. It maintains the praised tradition of clarity and readability established since Prof. Bernard Knight’s first edition was published in 1991, with an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge and research findings and the avoidance of over-interpretation.
- Publisher: Easten Book Company
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