Coleman Expert Report Writing in Toxicology

Forensic, Scientific and Legal Aspects
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-43235-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten, E-Book

Every year throughout the world, individuals' health isdamaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most casesthese problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanentdamage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requiresmedical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversialcomponent of this process is the establishment of a causal linkbetween the individual's condition and exposure to a specificchemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance orsubstances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can bedifficult to establish and the main purpose of this book, is toprovide the aspiring expert report writer with a concise, practicalguide that uses case histories to illuminate the process ofestablishing causation in occupational toxicityproceedings.
In summary:
* A practical, accessible guide to the preparation of balanced,scientifically sound expert reports in the context of occupationaltoxicology.
* Focuses on the scientist's role in establishing a causallink between exposure to toxins and an individual's illhealth.
* Includes real-life case histories drawn from the Author's15 years experience in this area to illustrate the principlesinvolved.
Expert Report Writing in Toxicology: Forensic, Scientific andLegal Aspects proves invaluable to scientists across arange of disciplines needing guidance as to what is expected ofthem in terms of the best use of their expertise and how to presenttheir findings in a manner that is authoritative, balanced andinformative.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Coleman, Michael D.

Über Autor(innen)

Presently, Dr Michael D Coleman is senior lecturer in toxicology at Aston University. During his career, Dr. Coleman has worked at Liverpool University, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington D.C. and latterly Aston University. His substantial and original contribution to knowledge of the biochemical pharmacology and toxicology of antiparasitic drugs has been acknowledged in the award of the degree of Doctor of Science from Aston University.