Question 1

what is the definition of dna forensics?

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DNA forensics: DNA forensics =   technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) which can be used for legal purposes.

Question 2

are all pathologists involved with forensics, or does it just look that way on tv?

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Only on TV: Vast majority of the pathologists have hospital based practices.  They make diagnoses by examination of tissues blood and body fluids, microbiologic studies, ensure safe supply of  blood.  They serve as consultants to other physicians and healthcare providers.

Question 3

how are forensic pathology and autopsy pathology different?

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Different focus: A medical autopsy is an essential tool in disease discovery and quality assurance of medical care.  A forensic autopsy is more geared to determining the cause and manner of death and investigating foul play.  Both require training to be md-pathologist and additional training for forensic autopsy.

Question 4

can any psychiatrist serve as a forensic psychiatrist? or do they have to have a special certification?

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Forensic Psychiatry: There is a psychiatric specialty called forensic psychiatry, and there are postgraduate training  and  board certification, and also a grandfathering association which grants board certification based on the work and credentials of the psychiatrist applying to it. The most important is the experience of the professional  in the field of forensics.

Question 5

what is forensic psychology? i went to tour a college today and its the major of a student. how does it differ from other types of psychology?

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Forensic psych: deals w/the law, investigations, being in court.  Clinical psychologist need a doctorate plus 2 years of experience and exams.  They are licensed to diagnose and treat mental illness.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i do forensics research, & i'm revising a list of precursors for illicit drugs. having a hard time finding a good ref. site/ book. suggestions? thanks

Accepted Answer

Keep digging...: Haven't seen a cookbook (the government surely frowns upon cookbooks) for illegal drugs. Keep checking one website after another, and your data will grow. The site  http://www.Incb.Org/incb/en/precursors/index.Html  leads to a page of precursors, but doesn't say exactly which drugs each precursor is used to make. Also, ask president obama (http://www.Whitehouse.Gov/ondcp/precursor-chemicals).

Question 7

is it possible to forensically date a diffuse axonal injury (dai) with mri? even just approximate date range? how long will a dai show on mri? once a person suffers a dai, will it show on mri for the rest of their life? or is dai presence temporary?

Accepted Answer

: mri changes / findings will show the current situation of a finding. If it is repaired (healed) it will show that when it happens- if worse -the that. DAI healing will depend on cause and treatment. Good luck

Question 8

i'm on infliximab infusions for cd i had my 3rd dose today. in spet i will be study medical forensic science. can i have the infusion go college after?

Accepted Answer

Do not interrupt Rx: Imfliximab can markedly reduce the symptoms of CD in many people. If you begin noticing improvements of CD then Imfliximab should be continued on a regular basis as recommended by your MD. It's not  clear how far away you will be when you start your Fall studies but regardless of the distance, your MD can arrange for continued Rx at a Hospital Infusion Center wherever you are.  Let them know now!

Question 9

i should study criminal justice, but i want to be a psychologist and forensics lab tech . what exactly is and how do i become a forensic psychologist?

Accepted Answer

School: In order to become a forensic psychologist, you have to earn a doctorate in psychology and become licensed. Then you have to seek additional training in forensics.

Question 10

i want to be a therapist/psychologist working with different people and/or a forensic lab tech. im close to having my aas & now im stuck. what's next?

Accepted Answer

You first need to: Complete a bachelor's  degree and then go to obtain at least a master's degree.  Some states will  provide a license for people with a master's degree and others still require a doctorate such as a phd, psyd or edd.  You must check your state's requirments.  You need to verify what the requirements are to be a forensic lab tech but i believe that a bachelor's degree would be sufficient.

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Can any psychiatrist serve as a forensic psychiatrist? or do they have to have a special certification?

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What is forensic psychology? i went to tour a college today and its the major of a student. how does it differ from other types of psychology?

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I do forensics research, & i'm revising a list of precursors for illicit drugs. having a hard time finding a good ref. site/ book. suggestions? thanks

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Is it possible to forensically date a diffuse axonal injury (dai) with mri? even just approximate date range? how long will a dai show on mri? once a person suffers a dai, will it show on mri for the rest of their life? or is dai presence temporary?

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I'm on infliximab infusions for cd i had my 3rd dose today. in spet i will be study medical forensic science. can i have the infusion go college after?

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I should study criminal justice, but i want to be a psychologist and forensics lab tech . what exactly is and how do i become a forensic psychologist?

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I want to be a therapist/psychologist working with different people and/or a forensic lab tech. im close to having my aas & now im stuck. what's next?

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