Roger Byard

The Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine is a practical guide for clinical forensic medicine practitioners across healthcare backgrounds, including forensic physicians, forensic nurses, forensic paramedics, forensic pathologists, forensic medical examiners, and sexual assault examiners, from trainees to experienced specialists. It also serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals who may encounter complainants or suspects in cases involving crime, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child protection, elder abuse, torture, and the care of individuals in custody or other detention settings. This second edition has been completely rewritten, with expanded and updated chapters providing clear, practical guidance on the immediate and longer-term management of such cases. It is relevant to a wide range of specialties, including primary care, emergency medicine, sexual assault referral centres, trauma and surgery, care of the elderly, gynaecology, and mental health. The handbook also outlines the legal aspects of forensic practice, making it a useful resource not only for doctors and allied health professionals, but also for postgraduate and undergraduate forensic science students and legal professionals. This is the definitive guide to navigating the clinical and legal complexities of forensic medicine.