Understanding medical professionalism / Wendy S. Levinson, Shiphra Ginsburg, Frederic W. Hafferty, Catherine R. Lucey

Front Cover; Death Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Nonscientist; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Digital Assets; For the Instructor; For the Student; Chapter 1: History of Death Investigation; Introduction; Mandates, Jurisdiction, and Laws; History of Criminalistics; Coroners; Medical examiners; Notable forensic pathologists; Medicolegal death investigators; Professional and Certifying Agencies in the United States; American Board of Pathology; American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators; National Association of Medical Examiners.;Death Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Non-Scientist provides students and law enforcement professionals with an accurate, clear overview of forensic pathology. It presents death investigation at the scene and autopsy, providing readers with a broad understanding of forensic pathology and giving them a clear picture of what happens after the examination of the scene. Readers learn what first responders should (and should not) do at the scene, and get a forensic pathologist's perspective on the importance of preserving evidence. Front Cover Death Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Nonscientist Copyright Dedication Contents Digital Assets For the Instructor For the Student Chapter 1: History of Death Investigation Introduction Mandates, Jurisdiction, and Laws History of Criminalistics Coroners Medical examiners Notable forensic pathologists Medicolegal death investigators Professional and Certifying Agencies in the United States American Board of Pathology American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators National Association of Medical Examiners. American Academy of Forensic SciencesAmerican College of Forensic Examiners Institute International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Physician Licensure References Chapter 2: Death Scene Investigation Introduction Review of Literature Preservation of Evidence Photographing the Death Scene Evidence Collection Techniques Tape ligatures, gags, plastic wrap, and trash bags Chain of Custody Medicolegal Death Investigator Scene Response Types of deaths requiring response Investigation briefcase Equipment list Response vehicle equipment Medical and Social History. Notification of Next of KinWritten Report Formats Case Flow How does a case come to the attention of an investigator? What does an investigator do when he or she arrives? How does the investigator start gathering the info? How does the investigator get the body to the office? What happens to the body when it gets to the office? What happens during the autopsy? What does the investigator do when he or she returns to the office? What happens after the autopsy? How does the body get back to the family? What happens at the funeral home? What happens with the paperwork? How does the family or agencies get copies of the paperwork or file contents?References Chapter 3: Death Certification Introduction Definition and Purpose Cause of Death Manner of Death Information Needed for Completion Investigation of Problematic Death Certificates Pneumonia Brain hemorrhage Fractures (hip, rib, spine, osteoporotic, pathological) Falls Remote motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, or head injuries Seizures Children Miscarriages Cremation Authorizations References Chapter 4: Time of Death Introduction Physiology of Death Rigor Livor Temperature. DecompositionPostmortem Carnivore Activity Postmortem Insect Life Cycle Embalming Investigative Techniques to Narrow Time of Death References Chapter 5: Autopsy Procedure Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Body Admission to the Morgue X-ray procedures Photography at the autopsy Evidence Collection during an Autopsy Gunshot residue collection Fingernail clippings Trace evidence DNA swabs Sexual assault Toxicology specimen collection Femoral blood Evisceration techniques Recording Autopsy Data Cut box or tissue container Cassettes for histology. A groundbreaking text on how to deliver the highest quality patient care through professionalism in daily medical practice Five Star Doody’s Review: “This is an outstanding book for all clinicians and professors, indeed for everyone in medicine to help mentor and self-police the medical profession.” "Understanding Medical Professionalism is a 'must-have' for all involved in the healing arts. The book demystifies professionalism, bringing it from a philosophical, mystical concept to a practical everyday set of behaviors. The twelve chapters, in a uniform way, provide wonderful, real-life stories that illustrate the challenges faced by practitioners, describe ways to deal with those challenges, and help develop the personal and institutional skills necessary to provide excellent and compassionate care." -- Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI (Hon.), The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Washington "Insightful, practical, and authoritative. Building on their own research and that of others, Levinson et al. offer a comprehensive discussion of medical professionalism from the refreshing perspective of behavioral skills and an enabling healthcare system. Understanding Medical Professionalism has fundamentally reframed the professionalism debate and will likely remain the definitive work in this field for quite some time." -- David G. Nichols, MD, President and CEO, The American Board of Pediatrics "The authors' ambitious goal of providing a framework for the continuum of physician development of professional behaviors, from student through expert senior clinician, has been met. Students will find the text modular and instructive; residents will benefit from the reinforcement of positive professional behaviors and explication of strategies to excel in this competency; educational program directors will find the framework and tools for assessment and strategies for remediation enriching; and the expert professional will find subtle opportunities to grow to mastership of this most important physician competency." -- Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP, Chief Executive Officer, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Professor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College "The authors offer a framework and an approach to medical professionalism that enable us to understand it, teach it, and incorporate it into our day-to-day lives as health professionals. It is a much needed addition to our armamentarium as we work to align the education of health professionals with the needs and expectations of the society we serve." -- George E. Thibault, MD, President, Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Five Star Doodys This is an outstanding book for all clinicians and professors, indeed for everyone in medicine to help mentor and self-police the medical profession. " Understanding Medical Professionalism is a 'must-have' for all involved in the healing arts. The book demystifies professionalism, bringing it from a philosophical, mystical concept to a practical everyday set of behaviors. The twelve chapters, in a uniform way, provide wonderful, real-life stories that illustrate the challenges faced by practitioners, describe ways to deal with those challenges, and help develop the personal and institutional skills necessary to provide excellent and compassionate care." -- Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI (Hon.), The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Washington "Insightful, practical, and authoritative. Building on their own research and that of others, Levinson et al. offer a comprehensive discussion of medical professionalism from the refreshing perspective of behavioral skills and an enabling healthcare system. Understanding Medical Professionalism has fundamentally reframed the professionalism debate and will likely remain the definitive work in this field for quite some time." -- David G. Nichols, MD, President and CEO, The American Board of Pediatrics "The authors' ambitious goal of providing a framework for the continuum of physician development of professional behaviors, from student through expert senior clinician, has been met. Students will find the text modular and instructive; residents will benefit from the reinforcement of positive professional behaviors and explication of strategies to excel in this competency; educational program directors will find the framework and tools for assessment and strategies for remediation enriching; and the expert professional will find subtle opportunities to grow to mastership of this most important physician competency." -- Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP,Chief Executive Officer, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Professor of Medicine,Jefferson Medical College "The authors offer a framework and an approach to medical professionalism that enable us to understand it, teach it, and incorporate it into our day-to-day lives as health professionals. It is a much needed addition to our armamentarium as we work to align the education of health professionals with the needs and expectations of the society we serve." -- George E. Thibault, MD,President, Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation A Practical Approach To 'professionalism' -- Building Professional Resiliency -- A Brief History Of Medicine's Modern-day Professionalism Movement -- Professional Behaviors And Skills Needed To Deliver Patient-centered Care -- Integrity And Accountability -- Professionalism And A Commitment To Excellence -- Fair And Ethical Stewardship Of Health Care Resources -- The 'hidden Curriculum' And Professionalism -- Education -- Evaluating Professionalism -- When Things Go Wrong -- Organizational Professionalism. Wendy Levinson, Frederic W. Hafferty, Shiphra Ginsburg, Catherine R. Lucey. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.