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Forensic Nursing

Nisha Clement, Associate Professor, ESIC College of Nursing Indranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008, India. , I Clement1 , Nisha Clement2

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International Journal of Practical Nursing 10(3):p 103-109, October - December 2022. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088 ijpn.2347.7083.1032.4

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Forensic nursing is defined as the application of the nursing process to public or legal proceedings, and the application of forensic health care in the scientific investigation of trauma and/or death related to abuse, violence, criminal activity, liability, and accidents. The forensic nurse integrates forensic and nursing sciences in the assessment and care of populations affected by physical, psychological, or social violence or trauma. Privacy, respect, and dignity characterize the services that the forensic nurse provides to those affected by crime, trauma, and intentional harm. In addition, the forensic nurse strongly advocates for minimum standards of assessment, collection of specimens for forensic analysis, and reporting of crime. Forensic nurses provide specialized care for patients who are experiencing acute and long-term health consequences associated with victimization or violence, and/or have unmet evidentiary needs relative to having been victimized or accused of victimization. In addition, forensic nurses provide consultation and testimony for civil and criminal proceedings relative to nursing practice, care given, and opinions rendered regarding findings. Forensic nursing care is not separate and distinct from other forms of medical care, but rather integrated into the overall care needs of individual patients.

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Forensic nursing; Legal proceedings and Forensic nurse

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