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Crime scene.

Mike Hayward1

  • 1mike.hayward@rcn.org.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary
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Forensic nurse practitioners (FNPs) in Chichester are enhancing detainee safety and welfare by collaborating with police. This evolving role leverages diverse nursing skills for accurate documentation and improved care within the justice system.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice

Background:

  • The emergence of specialized nursing roles within the criminal justice system.
  • The increasing need for healthcare professionals to support detainee welfare and safety.
  • Existing service delivery models for forensic nursing across the UK.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the developing role of forensic nurse practitioners (FNPs) in Chichester.
  • To highlight the FNP contribution to detainee safety and welfare.
  • To explore the integration of FNPs within the law enforcement and healthcare interface.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative description of the FNP role and its integration with police services.
  • Analysis of the application of diverse nursing skills in a forensic context.

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  • Examination of interprofessional collaboration with forensic medical examiners.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses in Chichester are establishing new FNP roles, working closely with police.
    • FNPs significantly contribute to the safety and welfare of detainees.
    • The role attracts nurses from various disciplines, valuing accurate documentation skills.

    Conclusions:

    • The FNP role is a valuable addition to services supporting detainee welfare.
    • Nursing expertise, particularly in documentation, is highly transferable to forensic settings.
    • Collaboration between FNPs, police, and forensic medical examiners is crucial for effective service delivery.