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Forensic Medicine

  • Forensic Myths in the Emergency Department

    Many forensic methods lack scientific validity. Discover why bite mark analysis, bruise dating, ALS, and the shaken baby triad can lead to ED misdiagnoses.
  • Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department

    Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence.
  • How To Develop a Comprehensive Forensic Care Program beyond SANE

    Learn the 10 essential steps to expand your ED’s SANE program into a comprehensive forensic care center to better support all victims of violence.

Forensic Myths in the Emergency Department

July 5, 2026 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP, and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Many forensic methods lack scientific validity. Discover why bite mark analysis, bruise dating, ALS, and the shaken baby triad can lead to ED misdiagnoses.

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Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department

May 7, 2026 - Monika Pitzele, MD, PhD; Lauren Hudak, MD, MPH; Jodi Wieters, MD; and Lauren Fine, MD - 0 Comment

Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence.

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How To Develop a Comprehensive Forensic Care Program beyond SANE

March 10, 2026 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP, and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 1 Comment

Learn the 10 essential steps to expand your ED’s SANE program into a comprehensive forensic care center to better support all victims of violence.

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Patterns of Injury in Elder Abuse

November 6, 2025 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP, and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Identifying elder abuse in the emergency department is crucial. This article covers specific red flags and injury types, like facial bruising or skull fractures, to look for.

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Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies

August 25, 2025 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP, and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming…

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EPs Should Continue to Improve Forensic Skills

November 1, 2013 - Ralph Riviello, M.D., ACEP News Contributing Writer - 0 Comment

Recent mass casualty incidents in the United States, including the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., the…

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