More: World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Werner Spitz dies at ... The magazine also noted that Spitz's book — "Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death: Guidelines for the ...

They specialize in determining the causes of sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of these professionals.

A forensic pathology practitioner will analyze the medical history of the deceased individual and crime scene evidence and witness testimonials, perform an autopsy to assess whether death was caused ...