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9780763792008

Forensic Nursing A Handbook for Practice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780763792008

  • ISBN10:

    0763792004

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-11-24
  • Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

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Developed within a holistic, caring framework, and well grounded in theory and research, the Second Edition continues to provide a unique and comprehensive look at forensic nursing from an interdisciplinary perspective, and addresses the need for collaborative practice and skill in caring for victims of violence and disaster, as well as in competently assisting in investigations. New information has been included on human trafficking, sexual predators and the internet, and elder abuse.

Table of Contents

Part1 Foundations
Chapter1 Forensic Nursing Science
Chapter2 Theoretical Foundations of Forensic Nursing Practice
Chapter3 Epidemiology of Violence
Chapter4 Ethical Considerations in Forensic Nursing
Part2 Populations
Chapter5 Sociocultural diversity
Chapter6 Vulnerable Populations
Chapter7 Sexual Offenders: Who are they and why do they commit abuse
Chapter8 Forensic Implications of Intimate Partner Violence
Chapter9 Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
Chapter10 Crimes Against the Elderly
Chapter11 Youth Exposure to Violence, Terrorism and Sudden Traumatic Death
Chapter12 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview of Theory, Treatment, and Forensic Practice Considerations
Part3 Practical Aspects of Forensic Nursing
Chapter13 Death Investigation
Chapter14 Evidence Collection and Documentation
Chapter15 The Use of Biological Evidence and DNA Databanks to Aid Criminal Investigations
Chapter16 Computer-Assisted and Internet Crime
Chapter17 Hidden in Plain Sight: Modern Day Slavery and the Rise of Human Trafficking
Part4 Specialized Forensic Nursing Roles
Chapter18 Sexual Assault Intervention and the Forensic Examination
Chapter19 Correctional Nursing
Chapter20 The Forensic Nurse Witness in the American Justice System
Chapter21 Disaster and Emergency Management
Part5 Concepts for the 21st Century
Chapter22 Forensic Nursing in the Community: Public Policy and Public Relations
Chapter23 Forensic Nursing Education: Developments, theoretical Conceptualizations and Practical Applications for Curriculum
Appendix1 Legal Issues in Forensic Nursing: Search & Seizure of Evidence
Appendix2 Concepts of Photography in Forensic Nursing
Appendix3 Selected Assessment Tools
Appendix4 Internet Resources

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