Forensic pathology

crimes. I remember watching the forensic scientist in the lab doing autopsies and examinations to help solve the crime and catch the bad guy, and I found myself wondering how neat it would be to be able to help someone like that. That is why I am interested in becoming a Forensic Science Technician due to the overall good outlook, the decent salary and for the memories that are…

being made. If you go to a job that you hate everyday you will be miserable for the rest of your life. It is better to be at a job you know will satisfy you. The career paths I am interested in are anesthesiologist, cosmetic plastic surgeon, and forensic pathologist. Anesthesiologists are often known as the doctors who put you to sleep during surgery. The road to…

day I was in front of my mum’s library staring at the shelves trying to find something interesting to borrow and I came across Kathy Reichs’ series Bones. After reading all the novels I started reading forensics sciences related articles and I began looking for an undergraduate course of forensic sciences in Italy but no universities offer that course. Once I decided to study in the UK, a country for which I have an affective attachment as well, I had to consider my economic situation - that…

Pathologist assistants (PAs) are highly-trained medical professionals who work under the supervision of the pathologist. A pathology assistant is essential to helping make a pathologic diagnosis; however, it is the responsibility of the pathologist to render the diagnosis. Most pathologists’ assistants are tasked with dissecting anatomic pathology specimens, gross examination and performing postmortem examinations. The PA interacts with a pathologist in much the same way that a physician's…

Around 7:00 am in the morning of June 27, 1993, Kim Lariviere found her 4-year-old daughter, Valin Johnson, dead in her bed. She was lying on her stomach with her knees pulled up towards her chest and her rear raised up off the bed.[1] She was still in her pajama but there was vomit on her, her bed and the floor. When she turned Valin over, she felt that her body was cold and stiff and that her face had turned purple. She cried out, alarming her husband, Paul Johnson, and his brother,…

Ever just wanted a job where there would be minimal people interaction but still get to help others? A pathologist’s career may just be the job. Being a pathologist deals not just with helping others, but with many years of schooling, along with many different job options, figuring out one's salary, knowing where to work, and the pros and cons of being a pathologist. Before getting into any job, some research is needed to know what a job requires and is about. Let's start by knowing what classes…

Odontology has been used in forensics for many years to aid in identification of people in crimes or disasters. There are many techniques, assessments, and procedures that are used in patient identification that may help narrow down person identification. The question that is posed is how is using odontology in forensics useful for person identification and what are its limitations? There are numerous amounts of dental conditions and abnormalities that a person may present with, which may pose…

Ashley Reyes Forensic Anthropology Prof. Mires 11/22/17 Dead Men Do Tell Tales Dead Men Do Tell Tales, by William Maples, talks about the most horrific cases of conquistador Francisco Pizarro and Vietnam MIAs to the secretive deaths of President Zachary Taylor and the family of Czar Nicholas the second. Maples is a forensic anthropologist that worked at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory at the Florida Museum of Natural history. He wrote this autobiography in 1994 and demonstrated…

Forensic radiography can be defined as a specialized area of medical imaging using radiological techniques to assist physicians and pathologists in matters related to the law. It can be used in anything from a double homicide case to an accidental drowning case. This new use of imaging helps to decrease the use of an invasive autopsy when it is not needed. However, it is very useful in cases involving a crime of some kind. It can be used for anything ranging from personal identification through…

the novel, A Study in Scarlet, written by Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the character of Detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle would go on to write 60 stories about Sherlock Holmes. The Sherlock Holmes stories have long been credited as an influence on forensic science thanks to his character’s use of investigative methods such as matching fingerprints, serology, ciphers, trace evidence, including footprints. 130 years later, this is old news, but a key component to investigations today. Until the…