Urgency Amid Violence: What forensic Nursing History is Telling us
Since forensic nursing is a fairly new field in nursing care, not too many people are aware yet of their roles. So many of these medical-legal professionals are already in the field helping victims of crimes by becoming instruments in putting the criminals behind bars. But how did this forensic practice start? Heres a quick view of forensic nursing history.
Caregivers or health providers have been around for a long time now and many have already practiced forensic-type of services even before forensic nursing was recognized. In fact, during the 13th century, there were nurses who played the role of forensic practitioners as they examine the young women arranged to marry royalty.
These women were required to be virgins before they can proceed with the marriage. The nurses of that time were the ones who confirmed the womens virginity to the monarchs. Nurses have also already worked with sexual assault and abuse cases during this period.
Prior to forensic nursing, sexual assault nurses were the key people who handled rape or sexual abuse cases. Most law enforcement agencies in the...
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