The number of autopsies handled by the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner has more than doubled since 2008. That combined with a staffing shortage has meant individual forensic pathologists have had to take on higher-than-average caseloads, and autopsy reports are taking months.  Despite a recent 10.5% salary increase approved for the deputy medical examiner … Continue reading Higher Caseloads And Staffing Shortages Plague Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office