March Specialty of the Month - Forensic Pathology
When most people think of medicine, they think of saving lives- but what about understanding death? That’s what the medical specialty of Forensic Pathology is all about. Forensic pathology is a branch of pathology that looks into deaths that aren’t natural or seem suspicious. It mainly focuses on figuring out how someone died by examining the body after death, usually through an autopsy. Very murder-mystery novel, right? The deaths aren’t usually as exciting as in books or TV, but it’s still an important profession. I’ll explain what it is, careers within that branch, what it’s like working as a forensic pathologist, and I’ll wrap up with my own thoughts on it. Let’s get into it! Forensic pathologists work closely with the field of law, because they perform autopsises to determine the cause and manner of a death. Which is important for legal investigations, so authorities can use the information to understand if foul play was involved, and if so, narrow down suspects. For exa...