Report

Deaths in major disasters: the pathologist's role

2nd edition
English version
Author
A. Busuttil, J. S. P. Jones, M. A. Green
Publication Year
2000
Region
Global
Thematic Area
Forensics
Topic
Management of the Dead / Identification / Emergency
Access
Open access

This document details the role of the pathologist in the preparation of an emergency plan for dealing with multiple fatalities in a major disaster within the United Kingdom and in the activation of the plan when the need arises.

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