NSG 3320: Forensic Psychiatric Nursing
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12 Terms
Forensics
Umbrella term that refers to legal issue and/or working with the courts
Forensic nursing
Application of nursing science to public/legal proceedings; combination of the forensic and biopsychosocial aspects of health care in the scientific investigation of trauma or death of victims and perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity, or traumatic accidents
Direct services, consultation to colleagues, expert court testimonies, specialized diagnoses
Forensic nurses provide....
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Represent nurses whose practice overlaps with key areas of forensic science and law; formed in 1925 by 74 nurses (most were sexual assault nurse examiners)
Identify victims, create appropriate treatment plans, collect, document, and preserve evidence
What do forensic nurses do?
False (federal funding)
True or false? The forensic mental health system in Canada receives provincial funding
Primary nursing
One provider coordinates the care of several patients; increases nurse autonomy, job satisfaction, and reduce length of hospital stay
Functional nursing
Tasks are divided among nursing staff and each nurse is responsible for a specific task; can be efficient and allows for specialization/expertise in specific tasks
Not criminally responsible
Due to their mental health the accuses has proof that the mental disorder prevented them from understanding what they were doing, or have an understanding that it was wrong
22+
How many hours a day are individuals required to be in their cell if they are under conditions of confinement
Drug treatment court
Assist non-violent offenders experiencing substance abuse; goal is to provide appropriate treatment programming with case management, counselling, and reintegration planning
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