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    This document is the preface to "The Color Atlas of Autopsy". It explains that the book aims to introduce readers unfamiliar with autopsies to the autopsy process through images and step-by-step explanations. It was written for professionals like death investigators, law enforcement, and others who interact with pathologists but may not understand autopsy procedures. The preface provides background on the author's experience teaching autopsies and their motivation to produce this book and a related autopsy video to better educate people who want to observe autopsies but cannot always do so directly. The intended scope of the book is to present basic information about autopsies rather than train people to perform them.

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    This document is the preface to "The Color Atlas of Autopsy". It explains that the book aims to introduce readers unfamiliar with autopsies to the autopsy process through images and step-by-step explanations. It was written for professionals like death investigators, law enforcement, and others who interact with pathologists but may not understand autopsy procedures. The preface provides background on the author's experience teaching autopsies and their motivation to produce this book and a related autopsy video to better educate people who want to observe autopsies but cannot always do so directly. The intended scope of the book is to present basic information about autopsies rather than train people to perform them.

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    Color Atlas of Autopsy PDF

    Загружено:

    Natalia Loredana
    This document is the preface to "The Color Atlas of Autopsy". It explains that the book aims to introduce readers unfamiliar with autopsies to the autopsy process through images and step-by-step explanations. It was written for professionals like death investigators, law enforcement, and others who interact with pathologists but may not understand autopsy procedures. The preface provides background on the author's experience teaching autopsies and their motivation to produce this book and a related autopsy video to better educate people who want to observe autopsies but cannot always do so directly. The intended scope of the book is to present basic information about autopsies rather than train people to perform them.

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    THE

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