Interview with forensic doctor Michael Tsokos: From Whitney Houston to the future

Interview with forensic doctor Michael Tsokos: From Whitney Houston to the future

Michael Tsokos is known as Germany's outstanding forensic doctor, who is known as a bestselling author, influencer on social media and producer of documentaries about forensic medicine. By the end of 2023, he headed the forensic medicine of the Berlin Charité. Tsokos expresses his opinion that medical decisions should never be political. He emphasizes that the Charité has been increasingly politicized, which does not correspond to its idea of ​​independent university medicine, which is why he decided to give up this position.

In his statements, Tsokos criticizes the development of the lecturer-student relationship, especially during the Corona period, during which the apprenticeship was increasingly restricted. He emphasizes how important it was for him to convey knowledge and to ensure a reasonable student training that was neglected in the Charité in relation to forensic medicine. These factors led Tsokos to teach and consider the Charité chapter to teach in Hungary, where there is a more intensive relationship between lecturers and students.

Sections and autopsy performed

tsokos have contributed to making progress in the field of forensic medicine, in particular through the introduction of virtual autopsy using computer tomography as a standard process in Berlin. He also expresses his interest in old investigative files such as the case of Whitney Houston, with which he is convinced that it has been murdered. In addition, Tsokos shapes the social discourse on death and relevance of forensic medicine in public in order to clarify people about the importance of their work.