"Forensic Medicine", written by L. Buris, Professor ofForensic Medicine at the Debrecen Medical University inHungary, is an informative and practice-oriented review ofthe topic. The book contains essential data and referencesof forensic medicine, both in theoretical and practicalaspects. It gives a pathological, pathophysiological andbiochemical interpretation of various alterations with theup-to-date results of forensic medical research as well.

1. Signs of Death

Early signs of death
Cooling
Rigor mortis
Desiccation
Late Changes of Death
Medicolegal Autopsy
Special Autopsy Techniques
The Scene of the Crime
References
2. Types of Injuries
Incising Injuries
Stab wounds
Hacking injuries
Alterations caused by blunt instruments
Traffic accidents
Electrical injuries
Gunshot wounds
Injuries caused by high and low temperature
References
Vital Injuries
References
3. The Extent of Wound Healing
The medicolegal certificate
The medical certification
4. Examination of Biological Traces
Procedures for testing blood stains
Examination of hair
Examination of seminal stains
Examination of bite marks
References
5. Sudden Death
Alterations in the circulatory system causing sudden death
Alterations of the respiratory system causing sudden death
Diseases of the abdominal organs causing sudden death
Diseases of the central nervous system causing sudden death
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden death in youth
References
6. Death by Suffocation
Hanging
Strangulation by ligature
Manual strangulation
Drowning
Thoracic restriction
External occlusion of air
References
7. Infanticide
References
8. Sexual Life in Relation to the Law
Rape
Sexual deviation
Abortion
References
9. Examinations for Determining Paternity
Proof of paternity
References
10. Disability
Common conditions resulting in disabilityoccurring in the practice of forensic medicine
Permanent injuries resulting from accidents
The role of the forensic medical specialist in compensation process
References
11. Toxicology
Metabolism of toxic substances
Metal poisoning
Carbon monoxide
Cyanide poisoning
Poisoning by corrosives
Pesticides
Insecticides
Herbicides
Rodenticides
Narcotic poisoning
Tranquilizers
Alcohol intoxication
Mushroom poisoning
Expectations and capabilities of toxicological tests
References
12. Identification
References
13. Legal Aspects of Medical Practice
The right of the physician
The responsibilities of the practicing physician
Responsibilities of the physician
References.