"The Forensic Medicine series" - a fascinating reference source.

The event "Stories from the Forensic Profession" attracted a large number of young people. Photo: HY

On March 30th, in Hanoi, Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company organized the event "Stories from the Forensic Profession" with the participation of Distinguished Physician Ngo Huong Dung, former Deputy Director in charge of professional affairs of the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, President of the Vietnam Forensic Medicine Association, and Lieutenant Colonel, Doctor Tran Ngoc Son, former Deputy Director of the Forensic Examination Center, Institute of Criminal Science, Ministry of Public Security .

During the talk, the two guest speakers shared many interesting stories about forensic science, introduced an overview of the Vietnamese forensic system, broadened the perspective on forensic science in the initial understanding of many readers, and affirmed the contributions of forensic work in the fight against crime.

When it comes to forensic science, most people assume that the work of a forensic doctor is autopsy. However, Lieutenant Colonel and Doctor Tran Ngoc Son stated: "In reality, autopsy examination only accounts for about 15% of a forensic doctor's work. The majority of the work involves examining living individuals, such as DNA testing, injury assessment, psychiatric evaluation, sexual assault assessment, sexual capacity assessment, age determination, etc."

There are many interesting and fascinating stories surrounding the field of forensic science; however, there is still a scarcity of scientific books on this subject. Therefore, the appearance of the "Forensic Science Book Series" not only meets the public's need for information but also contributes to raising social awareness of the important role of forensic science in the modern justice system.

"The Forensic Medicine book series" is a joint publication of Nha Nam Publishing House and Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House.

According to Distinguished Physician Ngo Huong Dung, the "Forensic Medicine Book Series" consists of high-quality works from leading experts worldwide in the field of criminal and forensic medicine, and can be considered a fascinating and reliable source of reference for interested readers.

Among them, "Forensic Reports" by British Professor Sue Black – a globally recognized forensic anthropologist – not only provides readers with access to specialized knowledge but also immerses them in philosophical reflections on human nature. The work "Corpses Tell Stories" by Japanese doctor Ueno Masahiko brings readers closer to the professional realities of a forensic expert through bizarre cases, groundbreaking discoveries, and a rigorous scientific approach.

Meanwhile, Li Yanqian's (China) "The Record of Bones" opens up a unique aspect of forensic anthropology, showing that each skeleton is a complete diary recording a human life. And the work "Death Is Not the End" by American author Mary Roach is a bold exploration of the role of autopsy science in the progress of modern medicine, breaking down social barriers and prejudices, while honoring the silent contributions of the "heroes" who have dedicated themselves to science.