Revised edition of popular book on ‘Forensic Medicine & Toxicology’ released for medicos
The book comprises chapters on various aspects of forensic medicine
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Mar 28, 2021 05:49
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Ludhiana: Fifth edition of comprehensive textbook entitled “Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology was released in the Department of Forensic Medicine, DMCH. The book is authored by Dr Gautam Biswas (Professor & Head of Forensic Medicine, DMCH) and has been updated as per the recent National Medical Commission guidelines on competency development for the medical students. The book comprises chapters on various aspects of forensic medicine including forensic psychiatry, forensic science, corrosive poisons, irritant poisons, and poisons acting on the brain and spinal cord. In addition, the book consists of several diagrams and illustrations to help understand the concepts better.
According to Dr Biswas, this is the first kind of book on the subject of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and is vital for the medical students as they should be aware of the common laws governing the medical profession and ethical principles to be followed during their professional life. Moreover dealing with medico-legal cases is imperative for any medical person. The book gives a thorough understanding of the subject and is quite very popular book among the students and best seller in the category of "Forensic Medicine" books.
Those present on the releasing ceremony of book include Dr S K Verma, Director Professor, UCMS and GTB Hospital, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dr Adarsh Kumar from AIIMS, New Delhi, Principal Dr Sandeep Puri, Dean Academics Dr Sandeep Kaushal and Dr Virender Pal Singh from Department of Forensic Medicine, DMCH.
