A System of legal medicine v. 1, Volume 1E.B. Treat, 1894 |
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... signs . In the somewhat rare cases where a foreign body has lodged in the oesophagus , and , as in a case seen some years ago by the writer , caused ulceration into the aorta and sudden death from rapid hemorrhage , an examination of ...
... signs . In the somewhat rare cases where a foreign body has lodged in the oesophagus , and , as in a case seen some years ago by the writer , caused ulceration into the aorta and sudden death from rapid hemorrhage , an examination of ...
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... signs of an inflammation . It may be fur- ther remarked that bright red arterial blood is never found in the dead body . ( Virchow . ) The more dependent parts of the abdominal viscera always assume a deeper red than those which are ...
... signs of an inflammation . It may be fur- ther remarked that bright red arterial blood is never found in the dead body . ( Virchow . ) The more dependent parts of the abdominal viscera always assume a deeper red than those which are ...
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... signs of injury , as perforations , which would indicate the use of a pointed instrument - not necessarily , however , in the hands of another than the woman herself . The writer knew of two women , one of whom was accustomed to produce ...
... signs of injury , as perforations , which would indicate the use of a pointed instrument - not necessarily , however , in the hands of another than the woman herself . The writer knew of two women , one of whom was accustomed to produce ...
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... signs of violence were absent . The liver may be removed for examination by first divid- ing the diaphragm on either side as far as the spinal column , then sever- ing the lateral ligaments , the broad ligaments , after which it may be ...
... signs of violence were absent . The liver may be removed for examination by first divid- ing the diaphragm on either side as far as the spinal column , then sever- ing the lateral ligaments , the broad ligaments , after which it may be ...
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... signs of extreme violence . These may exist either as simple ecchymoses or as genuine clots . On this account the medical examiner should be extremely cau- tious in making the deduction that such appearances are the result of criminal ...
... signs of extreme violence . These may exist either as simple ecchymoses or as genuine clots . On this account the medical examiner should be extremely cau- tious in making the deduction that such appearances are the result of criminal ...
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Popular passages
Page 494 - But if there be any sound reason for holding a policy invalid when taken out by a party who has no interest in the life of the assured, it is difficult to see why that reason is not as cogent and operative against a party taking an assignment of a policy upon the life of a person in which he has no interest. The same ground which invalidates the one should invalidate the other; — so far, at least, as to restrict the right of the assignee to the sums actually advanced by him.
Page 618 - A person duly authorized to practice physic or surgery, or a professional or registered nurse, shall not be allowed to disclose any information which he acquired in attending a patient in a professional capacity, and which was necessary to enable him to act in that capacity...
Page 65 - The knee joint, formed between the articular surfaces of the lower end of the femur and the upper end of the tibia, is largely a hinge joint.
Page 17 - Medicine, as it is variously termed, is that science which applies the principles and practice of the different branches of medicine to the elucidation of doubtful questions in courts of justice.
Page 495 - It would be a reproach to the jurisprudence of the country if one could recover insurance money payable on the death of a party whose life he had feloniously taken. As well might he recover insurance money upon a building that he had willfully fired.
Page 20 - ... whereupon the brow of the dead, which before was of a livid and carrion colour, began to have a dew, or gentle sweat, arise on it, which increased by degrees, till the sweat ran down in drops on the face ; the brow turned to a lively and fresh colour ; and the deceased opened one of her eyes, and shut it again, three several times ; she likewise thrust out the ring or marriage finger three times, and pulled it in again, and the finger dropped blood upon the grass.
Page 591 - Upon consenting to treat a patient, it becomes his duty to use reasonable care and diligence in the exercise of his skill and the application of his learning to accomplish the purpose for which he was employed. He is under the further obligation to use his best judgment in exercising his skill and applying his knowledge.
Page 618 - ... when the provisions of section eight hundred and thirty-four have been expressly waived on such trial or examination by the personal representatives of the deceased patient, or if the validity of the last will and testament of such deceased patient is in question, by the executor or executors named in said will, or the surviving husband, widow or any heir-at-law or any of the next of kin, of such deceased, or any other party in interest.
Page 237 - It was a drunken brawl, and the jury brought in a verdict of murder in the second degree.
Page 549 - Whether a question is material depends upon the question itself. The information received may be immaterial. But if under any circumstances it can produce a reply which will influence the action of the company, the question cannot be deemed immaterial. Insurance companies sometimes insist that individuals largely insured upon their lives, who are embarrassed in their affairs, resort to self-destruction, being willing to end a wretched existence if they can thereby bestow comfort upon their families.