"The aim of this text is to provide a critical update in selected areas of forensic medicine. This third volume in this series covers the latest advances including subjects of debate and/or uncertainty, areas where significant advances have been made, and areas of current relevance to the forensic profession. Each chapter provides a general overview of the area under discussion with reference to the published literature, followed by an in-depth presentation on significant changes or significant points that the reader should be aware of. Authors are chosen for their expertise, research and/or practical knowledge of the field, with topics that are currently a matter of debate within the forensic community. Examples in this volume include: Consent for forensic procedures; Medical & Toxicological Aspects of Chemical Warfare; DNA: the current state of play; Imaging for soft tissue injuries; The ageing population: needs and problems of the older person in police and prison custody; Standards for healthcare professionals working with victims of torture; Non-accidental injury in the elderly. The chapters will be written in a concise style that is relevant to a multi-professional audience and will provide a guide to current approaches to the subject. It is intended that each chapter stimulates the reader to consider the appropriateness of their own practice. The book provides non-country specific information in the field of forensic medicine to maximize its international appeal to all practitioners in forensic medicine including lawyers, the police, medical and dental practitioners, and forensic scientists"-- Provided by publisher.