This book presents all about the interface between medicine and the law, including forensic toxicology, forensic science, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology and both the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those working in forensics settings. Forward, Preface, Principles of Forensic Practice, The Ethics of Medical Practice, The Medical Aspects of Death, Identification of the Living and the Dead, The Appearance of the Body After Death, Unexpected and Sudden Death from Natural Causes, Deaths and Injury in Infancy, Assessment and Classification and Documentation of Injury, Regional Injuries, Use of Force and Restraint, Sexual Assault, Child Assault and Protection, Transportation Medicine, Asphyxia, Immersion and Drawing, Heat and Cold and Electrical Trauma, Principles of Toxicology, Alcohol, Licit and Illicit Drugs, Medicinal Poisons, Principles of Forensic Science, Allied Forensic Specialties, Appendices, Index.