Interview with forensic doctor Tsokos: From the Charité to Hungary?

Interview with forensic doctor Tsokos: From the Charité to Hungary?

Michael Tsokos is a prominent forensic doctor in Germany and has achieved significant success in the course of his career, including the management of the Institute of Rights Medicine at the Berlin Charité since 2007. At the end of 2023, he decided to give up this position. In an interview with the Berliner Zeitung, Tsokos spoke on various topics, including the differences between forensic medicine and pathology, his career decisions and the image of forensic medicine in society.

tsokos emphasized the importance of forensic medicine in the investigation of crimes and the prevention of further damage. He criticized the politicization of the Charité and emphasized the importance of independent university medicine. He expressed special concern about the quality of university training, especially in the field of forensic medicine, and their effects on the students.

In terms of corona pandemic, Tsoko's concerns about the death statistics and emphasized how important it is to distinguish between deaths "with" and "on" Corona. He emphasized the role of politics in the interpretation of causes of death and how the numbers can influence. Tsokos advocated a scientific approach to medical topics and clear communication of the results.

Furthermore, Tsoko spoke about the challenges in forensics, including the importance of autopsy and corpse showing when investigating deaths. He emphasized the need for better training of doctors in this area to improve the discovery of homicides and uncover grievances.

In terms of his future plans, Tsokos announced that he will concentrate more on writing and continue his books. With a focus on the continuation of his successful book series about a Berlin forensic doctor, Tsokos continues to share his medical and forensic experiences with a wide audience.