Author: Connie Darnell
Edition: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1439844909
Forensic Science in Healthcare: Caring for Patients, Preserving the Evidence
First responders confronted by forensic cases are forced to consider the competing concerns of administering proper medical treatment while at the same time safeguarding vital evidence. Medical books Forensic Science in Healthcare. Forensic Science in Healthcare: Caring for Patients, Preserving the Evidence presents precise on-scene protocol designed to ensure that the actions of the response team provide the necessary care and yet maintain the integrity of the evidence for legal purposes.
Following an introduction to forensics, the book explains how to recognize and identify patients with forensic issues, offers guidelines on proper documentation, and provides tips on forensic photography and capturing critical images. It reviews basic principles of evidence collection before moving into specific case scenarios, including domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse, youth violence, and death investigation. The book also examines occupational concerns for forensic personnel as well as legal issues such as testifying in depositions and in court Medical books Forensic Science In Healthcare: Caring For Patients, Preserving The Evidence Dar. author connie darnell format paperback language english publication year 04 02 2011 subject medicine subject 2 clinical medicine professional title forensic science in healthcare caring for patients preserving the evidence author darnell connie author publisher crc pr i llc publication date dec 21 2010 pages 373 binding paperback edition 1 st dimensions 6 10 wx 9 20 hx 0 70 d isbn 1439844909 subject law forensic science description this book contains basic forensic information necessary for he
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Medical Book Forensic Science in Healthcare
Forensic Science in Healthcare: Caring for Patients, Preserving the Evidence presents precise on-scene protocol designed to ensure that the actions of the response team provide the necessary care and yet maintain the integrity of the evidence for legal purposes.
Following an introduction to forensics, the book explains how to recognize and identify patients with forensic issues, offers guidelines on proper documentation, and provides tips on forensic photography and capturing critical images. It reviews basic principles of evidence collection before moving into specific case scenarios, including domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse, youth violence, and death investigation. The book also examines occupational concerns for forensic personnel as well as legal issues such as testifying in depositions and in court.
Enhanced with photographs, illustrations, templates for documentation, and case-specific recommendations, this one-stop reference provides first responders with practical understanding of the steps that should be followed to ensure not only patient protection but evidence preservation.