This course examines injuries incurred from vehicular trauma, stabbings and firearms and other assaults. Emphasis is on recognition and preservation of vital forensic evidence from the victim and within the hospital or emergency department. The principles of injury mechanics and ballistics are illustrated with laboratory findings and case studies of victims. Common omissions and errors in injury assessment and death investigation are discussed.
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This course introduces forensic nursing as both a scientific and a clinical discipline. The evolution of "living forensics" is surveyed, beginning with ancient roots and European influences and culminating with contemporary career opportunities and frontiers of practice for the 21st century. An overview of the societal impacts of escalating interpersonal violence provides a foundation and rationale for introduction of a new healthcare discipline and the Forensic Nursing Process. Types and classifications of evidence are discussed as they relate to the scientific investigation of injury and death. Evidence identification and management in the Emergency Department will be stressed since that is typically the location where forensic patients are initially identified and managed.Case-related exercises will be utilized as a basis for discussion forums.Written assignments will be used to demonstrate forensic science principles utilized within the healthcare setting.
- The roles of forensic science within mentalhealth and correctional facilities are explored in terms of responsibilities to the health care, law enforcement and judicial systems. Basic tenets of assessment and intervention with victims and perpetrators are explored. Topics include understanding the etiologic and motivational issues and analysis of response patterns to victimization and perpetration. Crime analysis and motivational intent of the aggressor within the context of the commission of the offense is assessed. Myths supporting a victim-blaming belief pattern are explored as part of the overall social response to crime. Additionally, those institutions that deal with victims and perpetrators are examined, including hospitals, law enforcement and courts. The course is designed for physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and correctional and behavioral facility professionals.
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