Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Book Reviewed by Dr. Shashikant B. Kammar

The city has an undeniable academic vibe and an educational culture that promotes open thought and debate. It’s safe to say that, the educational environment in Pune is among the most conducive in the country for intellectual development of students.

          Dr. Dharmendra Sharma belongs to such educational hub Pune, was born on 15^th of June 1964, and completed his BHMS in April 1988 from University of Poona.  He has completed MD in Homoeopathy in 2005 from University of Rajasthan, Did his Ph. D From Maharashtra University of Health Science, NASHIK , He has done PGDMLS from Symbiosis Institute of Health Care, Pune.  His total teaching experience is 30 years in the subject of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.

  In the preface section he discusses about new amendments of medico-legal acts and his dream to provide a wholesome knowledge of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. On one single page of chapter the entire chapter is exhibited, which will be helpful for the students for preparation of exams.

Each chapter is outlined and explained in tabular format, which will be easy to study with minimum time. The acts, toxicological poisons certificates all are well in different manners, like flow charts tabulations

 This book ‘Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology’ is student friendly book as a whole chapter is seen in one page at a single glance. It depicts each chapter in a simple tabulated form.  It includes all Medico-legal certificates, different acts which are important for students in future during their practice. It gives comprehensive panorama of the subject to study.

 The book starts with preface in which he what made him to write this book his entire experience is depicted here which can truly inspire any reader.

  He also writes about the need of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for Homoeopathic students. Adding cherry to the cake, it helps the student for preparation in competitive exams.

 The technique he uses and advocates is so simple that any homoeopath who reads this book should be able to apply it easily in practice & produce remarkable results in medico-legal cases This, I would say, is an empowering and enlightening book for Homoeopathic Students.