The pathophysiology of death and death certification

Review of: Principles of forensic pathology: From investigation to certification

“…In Ely and Gill's Principles of Forensic Pathology: From Investigation to Certification [1], 19 chapters cover a variety of topics pertinent to the forensic pathology practitioner, with a focus on how to approach the breadth of cases encountered in the autopsy suite. Sections cover many of the standard topics addressed in comprehensive forensic medicine textbooks, including death certification, scene investigations, the forensic autopsy, perinatal and pediatric deaths, natural deaths in the adult, medical intervention‐related deaths, trauma (firearms/blunt force/sharp force/asphyxia/etc.…”

“…Other practitioners, looking to develop defensible opinions that are evidence‐based and non‐arbitrary, will appreciate the general principles and finer points ensconced in this book. Ely and Gill's Principles of Forensic Pathology: From Investigation to Certification [1] addresses a deficiency in the forensic literature by offering recommendations that bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and the wisdom of experience.…”