BY WILLIAM A. COX, M.D.
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST/NEUROPATHOLOGIST
Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to function both as a Forensic Pathologist and Forensic Neuropathologist. During this time I have examined thousands of brains, given lectures to medical students, pathology residents and neurosurgery residents, and have had many discussions with attorneys both in and out of the courtroom. During this process it has become clear there is a general lack of understanding of the fundamental concepts within forensic neuropathology among health care professionals, attorneys, and the public. It is with these thoughts in mind that this Blog on Forensic Pathology was established, the purpose of which is to give some understanding of these fundamental concepts.
The posts to this blog will be categorized under either Forensic Pathology or Forensic Neuropathology.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not to be considered a substitute for the medical advice and or treatment given by appropriate health care providers.
Forensic Medicine with Dr. Cox 
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August 11, 2011 at 8:48 pm
lynda daviere
Dr. Cox,
Hello, how are you doing today? In recent weeks I have been exploring my curiosity of forensic science and I came across your website (thru the blogroll of someone else). I was wondering if I could link your “human-skeletal-remains.pdf” to my website? I think it serves as an excellent introduction into forensic anthropology.
Thanks for your time. Take care,
– Lynda
August 11, 2011 at 11:26 pm
bcoxmd
Hello Lynda,
You are most welcome to link “human-skeletal-remains.pdf” to your website.
I greatly appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Have a great day,
Bill Cox
October 30, 2011 at 2:22 am
Alvin D. Blumberg M.D.
Dr. Cox.I was an extern and then an intern Robert B. Green Hospital, Bexar, County San Antonio Texas. Dr. Hausman was the person who introduced me to pathology.
I left San Antonio and went to a Foreign Medical School and was the first UT Medical Resident at Bexar County until I got drafted.
I spent 10 years with USPHS and then started a practise in Las Vegas. Nevada. I would like to know the name and address of his son if possible as I was very close to them just before Dr. Hausman left Bexar County. I greatly appreciate giving us the chance to relive what transpired in Texas in 1964. Best regards Alvin D. Blumberg M.D. at tomiyasu@aol.com.
P.S. I was juat recognized in a publication that I was the first one to set up a tissue culture laboratory in Mexico City in 1957.
January 17, 2012 at 11:52 am
Anna Eis Mygind
Hello, Dr. Cox,
My name is Anna Mygind, and I’m a student at Eisbjerghus Efterskole in Nr. Aaby, Denmark.
This week I have a big assignment about my future, and since I want to be a medical examiner, that is what my assignment is about.
I therefore would very much appreciate it if you
could take the time to answer some questions about the profession,
daily work and accomplishments/obstacles which comes with being a medical examiner, the procedures of an autopsy, and maybe share some personal experiences relevant to my topic.
It would be of great help, and would not take more than about 10 minutes to answer my questions.
If you’re interested in helping or have questions for me, please feel free to write back on: anna_louise_mygind@hotmail.com.
I hope you’ll be willing to help me.
Yours truly,
Anna Mygind
Eisbjergvej 2,
5580, Nr. Aaby
Denmark
March 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm
claudia laynez
Hello my name is Claudia Laynez. Im a student at North Mecklenburg High School. I was wondering if you could help me on my senior exit paper.I am writing about The History of Forensic Science Pathology.I found your name while i was doing my research and would appreciate if you could take a few minutes and answer some questions.
1.Why did you get into this field of study?
2.What kind of technology are pathologist using?
3.When was Pathology first discovered?
4.What is Forensic Science Pathology?
5.How was pathlogy improved since the 19th century?
Thank you!
January 5, 2013 at 7:04 pm
kerrisjewellery
i have found your paper most helpful in my dissertation. thank you
January 5, 2013 at 9:48 pm
bcoxmd
Hello Kerri,
Thanks so much for your kind comments. The are greatly appreciated and I am grateful that I was of some help to you.
Bill Cox
February 12, 2013 at 12:42 pm
URAL M
Hello, Dr. Cox,
My name is Ural, and I’m an assistant doctor at Uludag unıversity in Bursa. Turkey.
I was interested in your review about Traumatic Injuries of the Organs of the Pelvis: Adult and Pediatric. And I tried to read but I could not enter because of an encrypted. If it is possible I would like to send the password.
I hope you’ll be willing to help me.
Yours truly,
URAL M.
Department of Forensic Medicine,
Uludag University Medical School
TURKEY
August 11, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Lisa Corning
Hello,
My name is Lisa and I am part of the Editorial Team for BackgroundChecks.org. I couldn’t find a working email on your website, so I thought I would just leave a note here. Anyways, I wanted to let you know that your site at forensicmd.wordpress.com has been selected as one of the 45 Best Forensic Tech Blogs at http://backgroundchecks.org/the-45-best-forensic-tech-blogs.html.
Our Editors and Readers selected your blog because of its high standard of quality information mixed with your excellent commentary.
We enjoyed reading your posts and we find them very informative. We’ve also created a badge that you can display on your website to let your readers know you’ve made the list. If you are interested in posting the badge, please send me an email and I will send it to you.
In addition, if you are interested in being interviewed for our blog, please let me know.
Continued Success!
Lisa Corning
Background Checks.org
August 12, 2013 at 1:04 pm
bcoxmd
Hello Lisa,
I greatly appreciate the recognition by you and the other members of the Editoral Team for BackgroundChecks.org. It helps make the countless hours you spend in putting these articles together worthwhile. It is comments like yours that those of us who are involved in education hope they may one day see.
If you would be kind enough to send me your badge, I would be most grateful. Please send it to william.coxmd@gmail.com.
I would be interested in being interviewed for your blog, just let me know how that would be accomplished.
Again thank you for your recognition,
Bill Cox
March 22, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Ivan P. Kovak
I Think Your A Outstanding Doctor
March 22, 2015 at 9:04 pm
bcoxmd
Thank you Ivan for your kind comment. It is very much appreciated.
Have a great week,
Bill Cox