title: Looking closer: forensic nursing.
abstract: With a keen eye, you can foster comprehensive care to victims; protect your organization from allegations of abuse, negligence, and malpractice; and offer a care environment that recognizes the complexities of our current society.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Forensic Nursing at Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Rachel R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Boersma
mesh_terms: D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D053604:Forensic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement / Q000379:methods; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011361:Professional Competence; D011902:Rape / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012308:Risk Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States