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Forensic nursing combines science and empathy to advocate for those suffering harm. Sara excels because she leads with compassion and understanding. At the same time, her years observing how legal procedures impact patients means Sarah also recognizes sensitive yet needed reforms.

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By combining healing with prevention, Sara multiplies the impact of each life touched. This holistic approach may resonate deeply for you, too.

  • They provide investigating officers with medical input through accurate documentation and interpretation of findings from the medical-forensic examination.

    Through systematic collection and documentation of medical-legal evidence during patient care and examination, forensic nurses contribute factual findings that can be used during legal proceedings.

  • Evidence collection: Through trained medical-forensic examination, forensic nurses collect and document potential biological and physical evidence, such as bodily fluids, fibers, and observable injuries, in accordance with established protocols. These findings may contribute information relevant to an investigation.

    Photographic documentation: Systematic photographic documentation of injuries and other relevant findings creates a time-stamped medical record that supports accurate interpretation and review during investigative and legal processes.

    Medical assessment and care: Forensic nurses assess and treat patients for medical conditions identified during the examination, including the evaluation and management of sexually transmitted infections, with findings documented as part of the medical record