Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 1

By R. A. (Rudolph August) Witthaus

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In the late 19th century, a fundamental reference emerged, bridging the gap between medicine and law, offering practitioners and scholars alike insight into medical jurisprudence, forensic medicine, and toxicology.

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Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology Health & Medicine Law & Criminology

Released

2015-05-23

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Summary

"Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 1" by R. A. (Rudolph August) Witthaus is a deep study that acts like a key source of information on the connection between medical science and the legal system, especially how medical understanding is used in legal situations. Written in the late 1800s, the book looks at medical jurisprudence, forensic medicine, and toxicology, targeting legal and medical professionals and those interested in the history and importance of legal medicine. Explaining the main topics of the book, it goes over the history of these topics, highlighting the changes in the legal relationships between doctors and the law. The first part stresses the need for legal explanations of medical practice, the rights and responsibilities of doctors, and why giving expert testimony in legal cases is important. This opening part is both an educational base and a valuable source for understanding the rules and laws that control medical practice and how they affect doctors and patients.