Description

The science of forensic medicine is concerned with using medical expertise to address legal issues. The first systematic presentation of the subject by the Italian Fortunatus Fidelis in 1598 is more than 1,000 years older than the practise of using medical testimony in legal proceedings. Early in the 19th century, forensic medicine was acknowledged as a field of study. The definition of forensic medicine, often known as forensic medical science, as a multidisciplinary field is the use of medical knowledge in criminal investigations, notably in determining the reasons of death or damage. Additionally, it is used in the scientific analysis of DNA, blood samples, and other materials. One of the most sought-after professions is forensic medicine, especially in India. Due to the countless crimes committed worldwide, there are countless prospects in this industry. The study of how medications and substances affect biological systems adversely is known as toxicology. The use of toxicology for legal or medicolegal objectives is referred to as forensic toxicology. The forensic toxicologist isolates and identifies drugs and poisons from complicated biological specimens using cutting-edge analytical procedures, similar to those employed in hospitals or research labs. Analytical chemistry techniques and instrumental analysis are needed for this. The techniques employed in forensic toxicology laboratories range from gas and liquid chromatography to mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, and antibody-based immunoassays. This book will accomplish its goals and make the subject easier for students to learn.