Forensic Nursing
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What you'll learn:
Use your understanding of the changing role of healthcare professionals in relation to forensics to enhance physical, psychosocial and legal care of patients.
Identify signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and/or neglect in order to implement early interventions to reduce adverse outcomes for patients.
Link best-practice guidelines with management strategies in order to provide appropriate support and treatment for patients who may require forensic interventions.
Use your understanding of forensic terminology and legal processes to improve the collection of evidence while still respecting the patient's needs and meeting legal requirements.
Who it's for:
Why it's needed:
Trauma as a result of violent behaviour is a health problem across the globe. Emergency departments are increasingly providing care to growing numbers of patients who present as a result of violence. As a result, emergency healthcare professionals specifically, and healthcare workers generally, may find their role and responsibilities changing to involve the collection and recognition of forensic evidence and non-accidental injuries.
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Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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