Forensic Nursing - An Overview

W. Shebi Mol

Abstract: Forensic nursing as the practice of nursing to apply forensic health care in the scientific investigation of forensic cases. It is an evolving specialty that seeks to address issues related healthcare matter having a medico - legal component. Specially recommended qualifications are required for forensic nurses to qualify in this fields. Forensic nurses play a very important role in the forensic examination and investigation of victims. This article highlights about the insight of Forensic nursing including Definition, History and development, subspecialty, code of ethics of forensic nurse, Forensic nursing skill and Roles and responsibilities of Forensic Nurses.

Keywords: Forensic Nursing, Forensic Nurse, victims, Violence, Trauma, Nurse attorney