Paramedics often encounter situations that require scientific examination of evidence to support legal or medical outcomes. This book provides insight into forensic protocols relevant in emergency medical contexts. It explores injury interpretation, toxicological sampling, chain of custody, and medico-legal documentation in prehospital care. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with law enforcement, evidence handling, and trauma scene analysis. Detailed guidance is offered on death scene protocols and documentation techniques. It serves as a practical reference for emergency medical personnel required to interface with forensic investigations.
Blaise Laurent is a practicing forensic expert with over two decades of experience supporting emergency medical systems. Known for his dynamic teaching style, he regularly conducts workshops on field forensic protocols for paramedics and emergency responders. He has published extensively in areas related to trauma analysis, forensic documentation, and legal-medical intersections. His academic interests include rapid death scene evaluation, evidence chain-of-custody, and field pathology. He contributes to global health conferences and often assists in protocol standardization projects.