Status : Verified
Personal Name Dela Cruz, Ayennerae Marienne P.
Resource Title Forensic pathology resources in the Philippines : an annotated bibliography
Date Issued May 2015
Abstract This study produced an annotated bibliography on forensic pathology resources. This includes both local and foreign resources - from the earliest possible to the latest possible resources-gathered from different libraries and databases. Aside from own research, the expert opinion of a Filipino forensic pathologist was sought in order gain insight of what terms are to be used during the search and what the contents of the resources should be. Each entry in the annotated bibliography is accompanied by a short paragraph which gives a description of its main purpose, contents, target audience, or special features, in order to serve as a ready reference or research tool to medical students, researchers, practitioners, professionals and by people interested or engaged in the field. Author and keyword indices are provided for ease of access for users.

This study produced an annotated bibliography on forensic pathology resources. This includes both local and foreign resources - from the earliest possible to the latest possible resources - gathered from different libraries and databases. Aside from own research, the expert opinion of a Filipino forensic pathologist was sought in order gain insight of what terms are to be used during the search and what the contents of the resources should be. Each entry in the annotated bibliography is accompanied by a short paragraph which gives a description of its main purpose, contents, target audience, or special features, in order to serve as a ready reference or research tool to medical students, researchers, practitioners, professionals and by people interested or engaged in the field. Author and keyword indices are provided for ease of access for users.

A significant number of readily available forensic pathology resources are present in the Philippines, print and electronic resources combined. Most of these resources are accessible through medical libraries and their respective subscriptions.
Degree Course Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Language English
Keyword Bibliography; Forensic pathology
Material Type Thesis/Dissertation
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