What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell.

  • William Murrell
Date:
1887
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Credit: What to do in cases of poisoning / by William Murrell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    J—J), Hydrocyanic acid (gr. i), Strychnine (gr. i—ii), Nitro-Benzol, and some of the animal poisons. THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF CASES OF POISONING. Should the patient die, what are you to do ? If you suspect foul play leave no stone un- turned to bring the guilty parties to justice. Place yourself in the murdered man’s position, and act for him. Do not leave the house till the case is in the hands of the police. Take charge of vomited matter, bottles, instruments, &c., and lock them up. In cases of accident or suicide it is not in- cumbent on you to act the part of a police officer. Do not make a post-mortem examination until you receive an order from the Coroner to do so. If you are not accustomed to make post-mortem examinations, and the case is of importance and likely to attract public atten- tion call in a skilled pathologist to “ assist ” you. You will give evidence first, and he can confirm your statements. Do not discount your evidence by telling people what you find ; they will hear at the inquest.