Investigating Catastrophic & Wrongful Death Cases with Medical Toxicologist Dr. Bill Boroughf

Unthinkable with Kyle Bachus, Episode 9

In this episode of Unthinkable, Kyle Bachus speaks with Dr. Bill Boroughf, a medical toxicologist with Toxicology Associates, located in Denver, CO.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Dr. Boroughf’s career path, the role of toxicologists, and the impact of substances like alcohol and marijuana on forensic investigations

* The rigorous training required to become a medical toxicologist and the various fields where such professionals can work, including academic institutions, poison control centers, and forensic investigations

* The challenges of determining alcohol levels postmortem, addressing issues such as contamination, postmortem redistribution, and fermentation

* The complexities of marijuana impairment and the difficulties in establishing a standardized THC impairment level due to its fat-soluble nature and variable metabolism in the body

* The importance of medical toxicology, particularly in civil litigation cases involving catastrophic injuries or deaths where substance use may have played a role

Learn more about Dr. Bill Boroughf:

* Connect with Dr. Boroughf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-boroughf-9767337a/

* Visit Toxicology Associates’ website: https://toxicologydenver.com

* Subscribe to Dr. Boroughf's substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/billboroughf

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