Concepts and Principles of Forensic Nursing Practice

Ajee KL RN RM PhD (N) FMERU FMERCProfessor and Head, Department of Foundations of Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaK T Moly RN RM MSc (N) PhDProfessor abndPrincipal, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaSuja Kumari S RN RM MSc (N) MSc (Psy)Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala, IndiaAnisha Vadakkepatt RN RM MSc (N)Lecturer, Department of Foundations of Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, Kerala, India

• 1. Introduction to Forensic Science2. Forensic Science Laboratory3. Forensic Team4. Forensic Nursing5. Comprehensive Forensic Nursing: Care of Victim and Family6. Role of Nurse in Forensic Team: Hospital Settings7. Role of Nurse in Forensic Team: In a Community8. Role of Nurse in Evidence Collection9. Evidence Documentation, Packaging, Transportation and Preservation10. Forensic Nursing: A Psychiatric Perspective11. Neurobiology of Trauma: A Forensic Approach12. Forensic Toxicology and Pathology in Relation with Forensic Nursing13. Introduction to Violence14. Elder Abuse15. Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault in Women16. Sexual Violence Against Children and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences17. Human Trafficking18. Body Shaming19. Introduction to the Indian Constitution20. Fundamental Rights and Human Rights Commission21. The Indian Legal System and Forensic Nursing22. Civil and Criminal Case Procedures Appendices