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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About Unthinkable:
Unthinkable is a podcast about the aftermath of incidents causing catastrophic injury or death, the experts who are called to serve when these accidents occur, and lessons that we can all learn and implement in our own personal lives.
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Connect and learn more from your host, Kyle Bachus:
* Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebachus
* Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bachus-&-schanker-llc
* Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bachusschanker
* Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bachusschanker
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