Nature of Work

       Forensic pathology is the practice of performing autopsies on corpses to determine the cause of death. This is a career that can last a lifetime. A forensic pathologist's skills can only get better with age and experience, and many of them work for over fifty years. Forensic pathology is critical in solving crimes, determining origins of disease, and in helping families of the deceased get closure.
They are often the person who (after examining a body) determines whether or not the case should be continued to be investigated, or even if the case will go to court at all. Overall, forensic pathologist play a critical role in the field of crime.