
The forensic nurse has a powerful role in medical-legal investigations. Going beyond the nurse's traditional role, forensic nurses are often at the forefront of evidence collection and preservation. They can maintain an evidentiary chain of custody, testify as an expert witness...

The forensic nurse has a powerful role in medical-legal investigations. This volume presents practical information directed at the range of activities that forensic nurses perform. It discusses crime scene and death investigation, evidence collection, autopsies, legal issues,...