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Forensic medicine in Britain.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7246509     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Forensic medicine and its development in Great Britain is presented in light of clinical as well as traditional forensic medicine. The development of the police surgeon and coroner have been uniquely British developments and the former's role is discussed. The medicolegal autopsy and the role of the University Department of Pathology is mentioned as far as its contribution to the field is presented. The Home Office pathology and laboratory structure is discussed as are the systems in other parts of the United Kingdom, including Wales and Scotland. Mention is made of the systems in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The current status of organization forensic sciences is also mentioned.
Authors:
B Knight
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology     Volume:  1     ISSN:  0195-7910     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Forensic Med Pathol     Publication Date:  1980 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-08-10     Completed Date:  1981-08-10     Revised Date:  2011-02-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8108948     Medline TA:  Am J Forensic Med Pathol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  177-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Autopsy
Economics, Medical
Forensic Medicine / standards*
Government
Great Britain
Humans
Ireland
Pathology / standards*
Schools, Medical

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