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Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans
Published on: September 27, 2020
Digital imaging in the forensic post-mortem room
Paul Crompton1, Marc Smith, Stephen Leadbeatter
1Media Resources Centre, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, Cardiff University, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. paul.crompton@cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk
Abstract:
This paper describes the development of a specialist forensic post-mortem room, complete with digital imaging facilities, by the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. It gives the background to the development of the facility, and briefly details the specifications before discussing the use of digital imaging in evidence and the need for a full-time specialist forensic medical photographer.

