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Forensic pathology’s dirty secret
A fellow forensic pathologist cornered me at a conference and told me her story in whispers, afraid to be overheard. “You wouldn’t believe what happened to me.” “What?” I said, leaning closer. “Are you OK?” …
What prevents coronavirus? A pathologist grades COVID-19 precautions.
COVID-19 is here, and it isn’t going away. The SARS-CoV2 virus, and the disease it causes, has entered the ecosystem of human pathogens and is running up numbers that make it appear to be heading into the realm of the pandemic. Let’s look a…
What to do when physicians get subpoenaed as witnesses
You’re a clinician. You had a patient die under your care, and now your hospital is being sued. You are not named in the lawsuit, but you are being asked to give a deposition. How much of your time is this going to take? If some lawyer sends you …
