The Role of Nursing in Preserving Forensic Medicine: Essential Skills and Practices

Abstract

Forensic nursing is an interdisciplinary subject that combines nursing practices with the legal system to provide proper medical care to victims and suspects of violence while also preserving vital forensic evidence for legal purposes. This study investigates the critical role that nurses play in forensic medicine, focusing on the skills and procedures required for gathering and preserving evidence, as well as the ethical and legal considerations that motivate their work. It highlights the significance of proper documentation, best practices in evidence gathering, and the function of forensic nurses in a variety of forensic settings, such as sexual assault examinations, trauma treatment, and death investigations. The report also discusses the obstacles that forensic nurses confront, such as emotional stress, burnout, legal complications, and the need for ongoing professional growth. Furthermore, it emphasizes forensic nurses' substantial impact on both the healthcare and justice systems, as well as their critical role in maintaining the integrity of forensic medicine, This study underlines the importance of ongoing training, legal support, and recognition of forensic nursing as a vital specialization in modern healthcare.