Introduction to Forensic Nursing And Indian Laws B.SC Nursing Fifth Sem

Unit

Learning

Outcomes

Content

Time

(Hrs)

I

Describe the

nature of

forensic science

and discus issues

concerning violence

Forensic Science

·         Definition

·         History

·         Importance in medical science

·         Forensic Science Laboratory

Violence

·         Definition

·         Epidemiology

·         Source of data

Sexual abuse – Child and Women

3 (T)

II

Explain concepts

of forensic

nursing and

scope of practice

for forensic

nurse

Forensic Nursing

·         Definition

·         History and development

·         Scope – setting of practice, areas of practice and subspecialties

·         Ethical issues

·         Roles and responsibilities of nurse

·         INC & SNC Acts

2 (T)

III

Identify

members of

forensic team

and describe role

of forensic nurse

Forensic Team

·         Members and their roles

Comprehensive forensic nursing care of

victim and family

·         Physical aspects

·         Psychosocial aspects

·         Cultural and spiritual aspects

·         Legal aspects

·         Assist forensic team in care beyond scope of her practice

·         Admission and discharge/referral/

death of victim of violence

·         Responsibilities of nurse as a witness

Evidence preservation – role of nurses

·         Observation

·         Recognition

·         Collection

·         Preservation

·         Documentation of Biological and other

evidence related to criminal/traumatic event

·         Forwarding biological samples for forensic

examination

7 (T)

IV

Describe

fundamental

rights and

human rights

commission

Introduction of Indian Constitution

Fundamental Rights

·         Rights of victim

·         Rights of accused

Human Rights Commission

3 (T)

V

Explain Indian

judicial system

and laws

Discuss the

importance of

POSCO Act

Sources of laws and law-making powers

Overview of Indian Judicial System

·         JMFC (Judicial Magistrate First Class)

·         District

·         State

·         Apex

Civil and Criminal Case Procedures

·         IPC (Indian Penal Code)

·         ICPC

·         IE Act (Indian Evidence Act)

Overview of POSCO Act

5 (T)