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Forensic Pathology

Forensic Pathology. By: Megan Shafer. http://www.iayork.com/Images/2007/11-12-07/BreastCancerCells.jpg. What is Forensic Pathology?. It is the subspecialty of pathology that focuses on the medical investigation of sudden or unexpected death. Two Main Branches of Pathology.

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Forensic Pathology

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  1. Forensic Pathology By: Megan Shafer http://www.iayork.com/Images/2007/11-12-07/BreastCancerCells.jpg

  2. What is Forensic Pathology? • It is the subspecialty of pathology that focuses on the medical investigation of sudden or unexpected death.

  3. Two Main Branches of Pathology • Anatomic: involves evaluation of tissues removed from living or dead individuals. Examples are autopsy, surgical, and cytopathology. • Clinical: involves the evaluation of the body fluids by laboratory means. Examples are hematology, microbiology, blood banking, toxicology, and immunology.

  4. Roles of a Forensic Pathologist • The doctor is responsible for a forensic pathology autopsy and post mortem examinations to examine a dead body and determine the cause of death. The process involves examining the body for injury or death that directly or indirectly through a course of events causes the death of the individual. The autopsy also helps in establishing the identity of the dead body if it is not known. • The forensic pathologists work with the legal authorities and help determine the cause of sudden and unexpected deaths. • Serve as an expert witness and testifies in civil or criminal law cases. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/forensic-pathology.html

  5. Education Required • Complete a 4 year college degree, • Complete 4 years in medical school. • 3 to 5 years residency training in general pathology. • Concentration is generally on core sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. English classes are also very important . • Outlook for jobs? Pretty decent, forensic pathologists are hired by regional, state, and local laboratories as well as private firms, colleges, military and federal agencies. http://www.mpiresearch.com/images/MainPagePhotos/Pathology.jpg

  6. Good skills to have • Communications: half the job is writing reports and giving testimony. • Management: a forensic pathologist has to work with many people and lead them in investigations. • Intestinal fortitude: meaning you have a strong stomach. • Confidence: a pathologist must be able to defend their conclusions against lawyers, the media, and victims families.

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