Lawy doctor Tsokos: Interview with Germany's most famous forensicist

Lawy doctor Tsokos: Interview with Germany's most famous forensicist

In an extensive interview with Michael Tsokos, a renowned forensic doctor in Germany, he revealed his views on forensic medicine, political influences at the Charité in Berlin and the retreat from his position. As one of the leading experts in his field, Tsokos spoke about the need for a clear separation between forensic medicine and pathology, since there are different fields.

tsokos also emphasized his personal career and the challenges that were accompanied by this. From his experiences in the snow catastrophe from 1978 until the discussion about the selection process for medical studies, he gave insights into his life and motivation to pursue his path in forensic medicine.

continued to criticize Tsoko's criticism of the current situation of medical training and teaching at the Charité, which was shaped by political influences. He emphasized the need for solid training and the lecturer-student relationship, as is practiced in other countries, such as Hungary.

In addition, Tsokos spoke about his research and progress in forensic medicine, including the use of hair analyzes and virtual autopsies using computer tomography. He also discussed fascinating cases, including unusual circumstances of people in Berlin apartments and his efforts to get forensic medicine out of shadow.

As a well-known author of non-fiction books and true crime thrillers, Tsokos plans the continuation of his book series "With Cold Calculation" with a female main character. He found that female readers are particularly interested in such protagonists. Despite his withdrawal of some professional commitment, Tsokos intends to continue to offer insight into forensic medicine through his books and publications and to sensitize the public for these topics.