Forensic Nursing

This comprehensive reference on forensic nursing provides an overview of the fields as well as addressing various subspecialties that focus on the application of forensic science principles to healthcare practices. Forensic science is presented in the context of contemporary social issues, and fundamental skills required for its practice are detailed. Topics covered include crime scene investigation, evidence collection techniques, toxicology, vehicular trauma and accident reconstruction, forensic psychiatric nursing, bioterrorism and more. The text also includes an extensive unit on legal standards and practices, and references and suggested readings are listed for each chapter.
 
This comprehensive reference on forensic nursing provides an overview of the fields as well as addressing various subspecialties that focus on the application of forensic science principles to healthcare practices. Forensic science is presented in the context of contemporary social issues, and fundamental skills required for its practice are detailed. Topics covered include crime scene investigation, evidence collection techniques, toxicology, vehicular trauma and accident reconstruction, forensic psychiatric nursing, bioterrorism and more. The text also includes an extensive unit on legal standards and practices, and references and suggested readings are listed for each chapter.