Forensic Nursing,9780763726102

Forensic Nursing

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ISBN13: 9780763726102
ISBN10: 0763726109
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-10-01
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett
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Summary

Developed within a holistic, caring framework, and well grounded in theory and research, Forensic Nursing is based on the Standards of Forensic Nursing Practice developed by the International Association of Forensic Nursing. A unique, comprehensive reference text on forensic nursing, the book provides an interdisciplinary perspective, and addresses the need for collaborative practice and skill in caring for victims of violence and disaster, as well as in competently assisting in investigations.

Table of Contents

Foreword xv
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Contributors xxi
PART I FOUNDATIONS
Forensic Nursing Science
1(40)
Virginia A. Lynch
Introduction
2(1)
Background Perspectives
3(2)
History and Development
5(3)
Advent of Forensic Nursing
8(3)
The Forensic Nurse
11(7)
Forensic Case Management
18(10)
The Investigation of Death
28(6)
Vicarious Trauma
34(1)
Forensic Nursing, Present and Future
35(2)
An Agenda for the 21st Century
37(4)
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Forensic Nursing
41(18)
Anita G. Hufft
Introduction
42(1)
Organizing Forensic Nursing Theory
43(2)
Environment
45(2)
Human Beings
47(4)
Nursing
51(1)
Health
52(2)
Summary
54(5)
Epidemiology of Violence
59(12)
Linda C. Degutis
Violence Defined
60(1)
Epidemiology
61(1)
Sources of Data
62(1)
The Epidemiology of Violence
63(6)
Summary
69(2)
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
71(18)
Joseph V. Saitta
Multidisciplinary Collaboration Defined
72(1)
A Theory of Collaboration
72(2)
Internal and External Collaboration
74(1)
The Drive to Bond
75(1)
Practical Collaboration
75(11)
Future Directions in Collaboration
86(3)
Sociocultural Diversity
89(50)
Nathan Light
The Experience of Culture
91(13)
Applying Transcultural Understanding in Forensic Nursing
104(16)
A Cultural Process Model of Recovery
120(12)
Summary
132(7)
Ethical Considerations in Forensic Nursing
139(36)
Douglas Olsen
Introduction
140(1)
Principles
141(7)
Recurring Concepts in Ethical Discourse of Forensic Nursing Practice
148(12)
Points of Ethical Tension in Forensic Practice
160(7)
The Unhappy Prisoner
167(2)
Summary
169(6)
Overview of the American Justice System
175(42)
Bonnie R. Bentley Cewe
Introduction
176(1)
History
176(2)
Sources of Lawmaking Powers and Laws
178(3)
Overview of the Federal and State Court Systems
181(5)
The Case Procedure
186(7)
Overview of Criminal and Civil Procedure
193(16)
Civil Litigation
209(4)
Summary
213(4)
PART II POPULATIONS
Vulnerable Populations
217(16)
Barbara Moynihan
Introduction
218(1)
Predisposing Factors to Vulnerability
219(2)
Vulnerable Populations
221(6)
Summary
227(6)
Sexual Offenders: Who Are They and Why Do They Commit Sexual Abuse?
233(22)
David A. D'Amora
Ted Brandhurst
Randall Wallace
What Is Sexual Abuse?
234(2)
Theories of Sexual Offending Behaviors
236(8)
Toward Theory Integration
244(1)
Sexual Offense Typologies
244(6)
Crossover
250(1)
Etiological Considerations for Adult Sexual Offenders
251(1)
Summarizing Adult Sexual Offenders
251(4)
Forensic Implications of Intimate Partner Violence
255(24)
Daniel J. Sheridan
Catherine R. Nash
Shadonna L. Hawkins
Jennifer L. Makely
Jacquelyn C. Campbell
Development of Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Programs
256(2)
Screening Tools for Domestic Violence
258(3)
Intimate Partner Violence-Related Homicide
261(4)
Identifying Injuries and Wounds
265(6)
Written Documentation
271(1)
Photographic Documentation
271(3)
Summary
274(5)
Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
279(26)
Frederick Berrien
Epidemiology
281(1)
Manifestations of Sexual Abuse
282(1)
Psychodynamics of Sexual Abuse
282(3)
Multidisciplinary Issues
285(2)
Physical Evaluation
287(7)
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
294(3)
Forensic Evidence Collection
297(1)
Treatment Considerations
297(3)
Judicial Proceedings
300(1)
Summary
301(4)
Youth Exposure to Violence, Terrorism, and Sudden Traumatic Death
305(22)
Paul T. Clements
Joseph T. DeRanieri
Introduction
306(1)
Youth and Traumatic Exposure
307(1)
Scope of the Problem
308(1)
Exposure to Violence
309(2)
Terrorism
311(1)
Implication of Youth Exposure to Violence
312(1)
Impact of Youth Exposure to Violence
313(1)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
314(1)
Chaotic Aftermath
315(1)
Forensic Nursing Intervention
316(3)
Talking with Preteen Youth
319(1)
Talking with Teenaged Youth
319(1)
Summary
320(7)
Understanding Arson: Subtypes and Intervention Strategies
327(28)
Dian Williams
Behavior of the Arsonist
328(3)
Firesetter Demographics
331(2)
The National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime Study
333(4)
The Center for Arson Research Study
337(12)
Conclusions of the Center Study: The Need for Nursing Research
349(6)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview of Theory, Treatment, and Forensic Practice Considerations
355(46)
Edwin F. Renaud
Introduction
356(1)
Defining Trauma
357(4)
Psychological Theories of PTSD
361(3)
Biological Models of PTSD
364(5)
Vulnerability and Resilience to PTSD
369(4)
PTSD from Single Incidents Versus Chronic Stress
373(4)
Psychiatric Comorbidity and PTSD
377(1)
Treatment Modalities for PTSD
378(4)
The Care and Assessment of Patients with PTSD in the Forensic Setting
382(11)
Professional Practice Considerations
393(1)
Summary
394(7)
PART III PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF FORENSIC NURSING
Death Investigation
401(88)
Edward T. McDonough
History of Death Investigation
403(1)
Death Investigator Roles
404(1)
The Role of the Medical Examiner
405(1)
The Investigation
406(3)
Cause and Manner of Death
409(6)
Clinical Forensic Nursing
415(1)
Time of Death and Postmortem Changes
416(8)
Human Decomposition
424(5)
Identification of Human Remains
429(7)
Types of Injury
436(22)
Sharp Force Injuries
458(6)
Guns and Gunshot Wounds
464(14)
Asphyxia
478(7)
Summary
485(4)
Evidence Collection and Documentation
489(30)
Nancy B. Cabelus
Katherine Spangler
Introduction
490(1)
Basic Theories
490(4)
Forensic Evidence
494(10)
Function of the Forensic Laboratory
504(2)
Documentation of Physical Evidence
506(3)
Collection of Evidence from the Deceased Patient
509(1)
Evidence from Poisoning or Overdose
510(2)
Legal Considerations
512(1)
HIPAA
512(4)
The Legal Nurse Consultant
516(1)
Summary
517(2)
Concepts of Photography in Forensic Nursing
519(28)
Kenneth B. Zercie
Paul Penders
Introduction
520(1)
Photographic Equipment
521(1)
Basic Photography
522(4)
Location and Subject Matter
526(10)
Evidence Documentation
536(2)
Digital Photography in Forensic Nursing
538(4)
Photography in the Courtroom
542(1)
Summary
543(4)
Sexual Assault Intervention and the Forensic Examination
547(32)
Patricia LaMonica
Elaine M. Pagliaro
Introduction
548(1)
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner
549(1)
Definitions
550(1)
Effects on Victims of Sexual Assault
551(4)
The Forensic Examination
555(11)
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
566(4)
Perpetrator Evidence Collection
570(1)
The Physical Examination
571(5)
Sexual Assault Response Teams
576(1)
Summary
576(3)
The Use of Biological Evidence and DNA Databanks to Aid Criminal Investigations
579(26)
Carll Ladd
Henry C. Lee
Introduction
580(1)
Sources of Biological Evidence
581(1)
Biological Evidence Transfer
582(1)
Collection and Preservation of Biological Evidence
583(2)
History of Biological Evidence Examination
585(3)
Laboratory Analysis of Biological Evidence
588(1)
Individualization of Biological Evidence by DNA Analysis
589(4)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
593(3)
Forensic DNA Analysis Case Studies
596(1)
Mitochondrial DNA Testing
597(1)
Interpretation of DNA Results
598(1)
Felon DNA Databanks
598(1)
Challenges to DNA Admissibility
599(1)
Summary
600(5)
Computer-Assisted and Internet Crime
605(28)
Monique Mattei Ferraro
Rita M. Hammer
Introduction
606(1)
How Computers and the Internet Facilitate Crimes
607(1)
Types of Computer-Assisted Crime
608(6)
Computers and Crimes Against Persons
614(2)
Illegal Sexual Encounters
616(11)
Health Care Fraud
627(3)
Organ Transplantation
630(1)
Summary
631(2)
PART IV SPECIALIZED FORENSIC NURSING ROLES
Correctional Nursing
633(34)
Anita G. Hufft
Introduction
634(1)
Advanced Practice Correctional Nursing
635(1)
Growth of Correctional Institutions as Healthcare Settings
635(4)
Factors Affecting Health Care in Corrections
639(2)
Major Healthcare Challenges
641(1)
Prisoner Populations: Culture of Corrections
642(2)
The Prison Subculture
644(1)
Special Prison Populations
645(6)
Culturally Competent Nursing in Correctional Settings
651(5)
Professional Correctional Nursing Development
656(2)
Summary
658(9)
Expert Witness Testimony and a Domestic Violence Paradigm
667(22)
Evan Stark
Elaine M. Pagliaro
Introduction
668(2)
Role of the Expert Witness
670(8)
Expert Witness Testimony in Battering Cases
678(8)
Summary
686(3)
Disaster and Emergency Management
689(26)
David Duff
Introduction
690(1)
What Is a Disaster?
691(1)
The Disaster Cycle: Phases of Emergency Management
692(4)
Disaster Types
696(1)
Incident Command
696(3)
Weapons of Mass Destruction
699(9)
Specialized Response Units of the Federal Government
708(1)
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
709(2)
Personal/Family Preparedness Issues
711(1)
Summary
712(3)
PART V CONCEPTS FOR THE 21st CENTURY
Media Management and Public Relations
715(22)
Anne Klein
Introduction
716(1)
Understanding the Media
717(3)
Monitoring the Media
720(4)
Plan for a Crisis
724(8)
Drills and Media Training
732(2)
Understanding Media Terminology
734(1)
Summary
735(2)
Leadership in Forensic Nursing
737(26)
Ellen Russell Beatty
Maryann Glendon
Mary Jane M. Williams
Introduction
738(1)
The Healthcare Workforce
739(1)
Work Environment
740(1)
Management Versus Leadership
740(11)
Employment
751(2)
Nurses in Government
753(1)
Policy Institutes
754(1)
Proactive Leadership and Policy Initiatives
755(4)
Summary
759(4)
What Forensic Nurses Should Know about Public Policy and How to Influence It
763(18)
Michael E. Moynihan
Tracy A. Swan
What Is Public Policy?
764(2)
When Does a Problem Come to the Attention of the Public?
766(2)
The Policy Process/Cycle
768(6)
Who Creates Policy?
774(1)
Who Influences Policy?
775(2)
Key Techniques for Influencing Policy
777(1)
Policy Issues and Forensic Nursing
778(1)
Summary
778(3)
Forensic Nursing Education: Developments, Theoretical Conceptualizations, and Practical Applications for Curriculum
781(70)
Arlene Kent-Wilkinson
Introduction
782(1)
Systems and Services Where Forensic Nurses Work
783(1)
How Do I Become a Forensic Nurse?
783(2)
Educational Levels of Forensic Nursing Courses
785(2)
Policies and Standards Guiding Forensic Nursing Education
787(1)
Responsibilities of Forensic Nurse Educators
788(1)
Methods (Modes) of Course Delivery (On Site and Online)
789(2)
Forensic Nursing Curriculum Content
791(7)
Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies
798(10)
Research in Online Forensic Nursing Courses
808(2)
The Future of Forensic Nursing Education
810(3)
Appendix A: Forensic Nursing Programs Globally
813(8)
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Legal Issues in Forensic Nursing: Search and Seizure of Evidence
821(8)
Mary M. Galvin
Appendix 2 Evidence Collection Guidelines
829(4)
Appendix 3 Selected Assessment Tools
833(6)
Appendix 4 Internet Resources
839(12)
Index 851

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