Download or read book Forensic Nursing written by Donna M. Garbacz Bader and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forensic nurse has a powerful role in medical-legal investigations. Going beyond the nurse‘s traditional role, forensic nurses are often at the forefront of evidence collection and preservation. They can maintain an evidentiary chain of custody, testify as an expert witness in a court of law, care for victims, assist victims families, and work