{"product_id":"forensic-toxicology-paperback-softback","title":"Forensic Toxicology - Paperback \/ softback","description":"Modern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, high-pressure liquid chromatography, and the combination of these methods. Forensic Toxicology: Medico-legal Case Studies demonstrates how the science of forensic toxicology acts as a bridge between medicine and law. Tracking the progression of toxicology findings from the laboratory to the courtroom, it prepares practicing toxicologists to write reports and testify at depositions and in court.The book explains the organization of clinical laboratories and includes sections on accreditation, quality control, method validation, and other critical topics. It provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, describes the process of writing a toxicology report, and offers techniques for deposition and courtroom testimony.Covering a broad range of topics, the book offers detailed analysis of situations ranging from the rare and unusual to those that toxicologists most often confront, including:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Determining serum\/blood ethanol levels\u003cbr\u003eEthylene glycol poisoning\u003cbr\u003ePlant and animal toxins\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol intoxication and breathalyzer tests\u003cbr\u003eSynergistic effects of alcohol and drugs\u003cbr\u003ePrescription drug overdose\u003cbr\u003eToxic torts\u003cbr\u003eWorkers’ compensation issues\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eWritten in an accessible and well-organized style, this volume is an essential guide for forensic toxicologists at all levels who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena.","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44577038106862,"sku":"9780367778323","price":129.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/forensic-toxicology-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}