Lawy doctor Michael Tsokos: Between bestsellers, teaching in Hungary and Hollywood (97 characters)

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The renowned forensic doctor Michael Tsokos gave an extensive interview in which he spoke about his experiences, his professional development and the current challenges in forensic medicine. Tsokos emphasized the differences between forensic medicine and pathology, which are misunderstood in many cases. He revealed that his first contact with a dead man was already at the age of eleven when he witnessed a tragic incident.

about his decision to give the management of the Institute for Forensic Medicine at the Charité in 2023, Tsokos critically spoke about the increasing politicization of the institution. He criticized the neglect of teaching in the field of forensic medicine and emphasized the importance of comprehensive student training. Tsokos also mentioned the underfunding and undervaluation of the corpse show in Germany, which leads to a high number of unreported cases for overlooked homicides.

Furthermore, Tsokos commented on various prominent deaths such as that of Whitney Houston and Kurt Cobain. He expressed the assumption that Houston was murdered and Cobain's death may not have been added himself. Due to his many years of experience and connection with forensic medicine, Tsokos was able to give interesting insights into the complex cases. His commitment to make the knowledge of forensic medicine more accessible to the public is also reflected in his books and other events.