Grim glamour: what is forensic pathology like as a career?

In 13 years in his career, Rob Chapman estimates that he has carried out approximately 12 000 autopsies. He has joined together with several colleagues to provide forensic pathology services in the south east of England. All the team members have a background in academic forensic pathology at Charing Cross, Guy's, and, most recently, St George's medical schools. The group covers much of the metropolitan police area, where the homicide rate this year is running at a depressing one each day.