CHAPTER 52. Global Expansion and Future Perspectives Virginia A. Lynch Global advances in forensic science and technology; united with dramatic economic, political, societal, and environmental changes, have created unprecedented opportunities…
CHAPTER 51. Credential Development for Forensic Nurses Susan B. Patton Credentialing within forensic nursing, as with all new professional specialties, has become an increasingly important issue. Different types of credentials…
CHAPTER 50. International Law and the Forensic Nurse Examiner Jane Weaver Diedrich and Alden Fahy Relevance of International Law to Forensic Nursing Forensic practitioners are well aware of the partnership…
CHAPTER 48. Research with Vulnerable Subjects Gordon D. MacFarlane Research is an essential component of evidence-based practice. Current Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (International Conference on Harmonisation [ICH], 1996) are designed…
CHAPTER 47. Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Forensic Nursing Zug G. Standing Bear The Challenge of Interdisciplinary Ethics The study of ethics rests squarely within the academic discipline of…
CHAPTER 46. Malpractice and Negligence Alice C. Murr and Mary Frances Moorhouse Nursing is a dynamic profession that continually evolves in response to changing needs, demands, and resources of society….
CHAPTER 45. Testifying as a Forensic Nurse Cari Caruso Part I. Criminal cases Testifying in court can be very exciting. The anticipation of sitting before a judge and jury, being…
CHAPTER 44. Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensic Nursing Roles Susan Chasson One of the many challenges for the forensic nurse is learning how to bridge between the healthcare system…
CHAPTER 43. Human Trafficking Nancy B. Cabelus Human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery, is a violation of human rights that imposes serious threats to the health, safety, and well-being…
CHAPTER 10. Forensic Toxicology Sarah Kerrigan and Bruce A. Goldberger Toxicological analyses are undertaken in clinical and forensic laboratories to facilitate medical intervention, diagnosis, or treatment, and as part of…
