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Role of the Institute
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Describes the variety of work carried out by the VIFM
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Library
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The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has an on-site library with a comprehensive collection of materials and research resources relating to forensic medicine.
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Toxicology
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Toxicology is the analysis of drugs and poisons in biological tissues.
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Anthropology
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Forensic anthropology is the field of study concerned with the analysis of human skeletal remains for medico-legal purposes. The forensic anthropologist analyses differentially preserved human remains to assist with addressing questions of ancestry, sex, age and stature. In addition, the forensic anthropologist examines the remains for evidence of skeletal alterations and comments, where possible, on whether such alterations occurred, ante-, peri- or post-mortem. Forensic anthropology services are provided by Human Identification Services (HIS).
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Odontology
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The forensic odontology discipline is well recognised as one that assists in the identification of the deceased. The Odontology section is within Human Identification Services (HIS)based at the VIFM
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Entomology
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Forensic entomology applies the study of insects to legal problems. Entomologists mainly estimate the minimum time since death, but they may also assess whether a body has been moved or help to distinguish insect feeding damage to bodies from other defects. Forensic entomology services are provided by Human Identification Services (HIS).
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Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions as sent to the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
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