2024
The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect
Gill J, Christensen E, Dennison E, Ely S, Gilson T, Keyes K, Lear K, Lucas J, Mahar T, Quinton R. The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2024, 45: e1-e4. PMID: 38215052, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsCause of DeathCertificationChildCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesHomicideHumansConceptsPublic interestMedical examiner/coronerPediatric deathsDeath certificatesLocal customsPublic health determinantsNational AssociationCertificationHealth determinantsStatistical purposesUnsafe sleep practicesOpinionDeterminant issuesEnvironmental neglectPosition paperHomicideJudgesJurySleep practicesCertified trainingEnvironmental exposuresNeglectEnvironmentalInterestNational
2023
Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths
Mahar T, Keyes K, Ely S, Dennison E, Gill J. Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2023, 44: 251-257. PMID: 37728903, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000882.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCause of DeathChildCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesDrowningFeverHumansInfantSurveys and Questionnaires
2020
Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths.
Nunez J, DeJoseph ME, Gill JR. Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2020, 42: 9-11. PMID: 33031124, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemical structureEmergency medicine physiciansFatal drug intoxicationLack of responseTransient hypertensionIntoxication deathsDrug intoxicationMuscle relaxationMedicine physiciansXylazineIllicit drugsFentanylPublic healthDrugsDeathVeterinary medicineAdulterantsHypotensionAnalgesiaHypertensionClonidineBradycardiaNaloxoneSedativesTherapy
2019
Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why?
Gill J, Olko H, DeJoseph M. Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why? American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2019, 40: 238-241. PMID: 30969176, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000479.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedents
Le AB, Brooks EG, McNulty LA, Gill JR, Herstein JJ, Rios J, Patlovich SJ, Jelden KC, Schmid KK, Lowe JJ, Gibbs SG. U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedents. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2018, 15: 31-40. PMID: 30402743, PMCID: PMC7090777, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-018-0043-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsME/COverall response rateElectronic surveyMedical examinersEvidence-based informationPersonal protective equipmentME/CsPersonal protective equipment selectionHalf of respondentsUnexpected deathResponse rateInfectious diseasesProtective equipmentStandardized educationDistrict of ColumbiaDecedentsDeathStandard operating proceduresDeceased personsExaminersHazard approachInfectionDisease
2016
From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say?
Gill JR. From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say? Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2016, 13: 111-116. PMID: 27139707, PMCID: PMC5330954, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-016-0551-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesics, OpioidAutopsyCause of DeathCoroners and Medical ExaminersDeath CertificatesEthanolForensic PathologyForensic ToxicologyHumans
2011
Homicides of Pregnant Women
Lin P, Gill J. Homicides of Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2011, 32: 161-163. PMID: 20216305, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181d3dc3b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGestational ageGunshot woundsCause of deathChief Medical ExaminerPostpartum womenPregnant womenLeading causeCertification of deathAsphyxial deathsNew York City OfficeLethal injuryHomicidal injuryDeathForensic pathologistsWeeksMedical examinersInfantsInjuryAgeWomenCurrent husbandWoundsCurrent boyfriendCauseStab
2008
Firearm Deaths by Law Enforcement
Gill J, Pasquale‐Styles M. Firearm Deaths by Law Enforcement. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2008, 54: 185-188. PMID: 19040676, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00678.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research