Forensic pathology in civil and criminal cases is a very interesting read it engages different vantage points of professional responsibilities and standards for forensic pathology amidst a climate of scrutiny of forensic science and efforts to heighten the quality and standard of death investigation in america. The role of the forensic pathologist is vital in cases of alleged medical negligence sexual assault domestic violence and torture in criminal investigations in addition to the examination of the victim the forensic pathologist may be involved in the examination of the accused suspect the scene of the crime death and the collection of evidentiary material. Forensic pathology which is a branch of pathology is primarily concerned with determining the cause of death through the examination of a corpse the examination is conducted through an autopsy performed by the pathologist at the request of a medical examiner or coroner during the investigation of a criminal or civil law case. Amazoncom forensic pathology in criminal cases 9780327106753 hanzlick randy l graham michael a md books