Forensic Nursing: Evidence-Based Principles and Practice

Explore the role of the forensic nurse in both the health care and criminal justice systems. • Interpret pertinent information through deductive analysis.• Decipher between opinion and fact using critical thinking.• Evaluate forensic cases by selecting and interpreting data based on evidence.• Analyze forensic nursing scenarios and evidence-based interventions.• Apply legal theories and the rules of evidence collection.• Communicate effectively with legal professionals, laypersons, and as an expert witness.Written by experts in the field with contributions from well-known specialists, you’ll find an overview of the forensic nursing field as well as coverage of evidence collection, prison health care, human trafficking, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Step-by-step, you will build a solid foundation in forensic nursing practice by developing competencies in deductive analysis, critical thinking, evaluation, application, and communication.As a bonus, you’ll also have access to body diagrams, and web links online at DavisPlus.