HEALTHJul 13 · 08:30 UTCSTAT NEWSGregory McDonald

Opinion: The shortage of forensic pathologists is hurting justice, public health, and families

The United States faces a critical shortage of forensic pathologists, with only 850 currently practicing—400 fewer than needed—to handle over 3 million annual deaths. This shortage causes delays in criminal cases, insurance claims, and family closure, as some medical examiners oversee hundreds of deaths yearly.

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