The Best of Both Worlds | How Dual Expertise Enhances Forensic Work

🔍 The Best of Both Worlds | How Dual Expertise Enhances Forensic Work

We’re excited to introduce a new speaker in our Forensic Focus: Beyond the Scan series! Dr. Fabrice Dedouit, MD, PhD, HDR, a distinguished Forensic Pathologist & Forensic Radiologist, shares how dual expertise strengthens forensic investigations. Dr. Dedouit provides valuable insights on bridging radiology and pathology, demonstrating how these disciplines work together for more comprehensive post-mortem analysis. 🧬📡

👏 Thank you, Dr. Dedouit, for bringing your expertise to our series and showcasing the impact of interdisciplinary forensic science!

Beyond The Basics | Why CT Outshines Xray in Forensic Pathology

🔍 Beyond the Basics | Why CT Outshines X-ray in Forensic Pathology

We’re excited to share a new clip from our Forensic Focus: Beyond the Scan series! Fabrice DEDOUIT, MD, PhD, HDR, a renowned Forensic Pathologist & Forensic Radiologist, discusses why CT imaging is far superior to plain Xray in the context of forensic pathology.

In this segment, Dr. Dedouit explores why CT offers far greater diagnostic clarity and confidence—especially for newer generations of radiologists. He reflects on the steep learning curve of interpreting plain Xray, and how evolving training environments have made CT and MRI more accessible and reliable tools for radiologic assessment.

👏 Thank you, Dr. Dedouit, for sharing your insights and being part of our series.

Standard Practices | What Cases Call for PMCT

While full-body CT is ideal, he shares that clear guidelines help determine when it’s necessary:

🟦 All traumatic deaths
🟦 Putrefied bodies
🟦 Skeletal remains
🟦 Charred bodies
🟦 Hangings

These account for nearly 2/3 of all cases at his center—where they perform over 1,200 autopsies a year.

Even with their own CT scanner, time and staffing require balance:

“It’s important a radiographer does the CT… the quality is better, and it adds value.”