Objectives:
- Identify the importance of rigor mortis, livor mortis and algor mortis in determining the time of death
- Recognize the importance of forensic entomology in determining the time of death
- Identify common post mortem artifacts that can mimic trauma
Needs:
- New advances in pathologic analysis
- Advances in medical knowledge
References:
Sens,MA,Hughs R:Diagnostic Pathology Forensic Pathology Philadelphia PA,Elsevier 2021
Spitz,WU et al:Spit’z and Fisher’s Medicolegal Investigation of Death:Guidelines for the Application of Pathology to Crime Investigation. 5th ed.
Springfield,Ill:Charles C. Thomas,2020
Core Competencies: 2,6