Michael Tsokos on forensic medicine, corona policy and new beginnings

Michael Tsokos on forensic medicine, corona policy and new beginnings

Michael Tsokos, a renowned forensic doctor, was head of forensic medicine at the Berlin Charité for years until he gave up this position at the end of 2023. In an interview with the Berliner Zeitung, he expressed his views on various topics, including the mixing of forensic medicine and pathology, his attitude towards medicine and his decision to teach Pécs University in Hungary.

tsokos criticizes the change of the Charité to a political institution, which in his opinion reflects the zeitgeist too much and thereby departs from independent university medicine. In particular, he complains about the lack of time and possibility of teaching in recent years and emphasizes the importance of reasonable student training.

The forensic doctor also speaks about the importance of hair analysis and virtual autopsy in today's forensic medicine. Tsokos remembers remarkable cases, including a mysterious case of secondary mummification. He emphasizes the role of forensic medicine in the investigation of deaths and the relief of innocently by forensic evidence.

Another important aspect of the interview is Tsokos' criticism of the insufficient coronation in Germany. He demands better training for doctors who carry out corpses in order to uncover cases of overlooked homicide or medical abuses. Tsokos emphasizes the importance that forensic medicine is made understandable in public in order to inform people about the work and value of this discipline.

In terms of specific cases such as the death of Whitney Houston, Tsokos critically comments on the police investigations and expresses the conviction that the singer has been murdered. He gives insights into his research and thoughts on various deaths such as that of Kurt Cobain and emphasizes the role of forensic medicine when investigating the causes of death. Tsokos plans to continue his successful book series and see this as a way to give readers insights into the world of forensic medicine.