Book
Quick reference to adult and older adult forensics : a guide for nurses and other health care professionals
Record details
- ISBN: 0826124232 (E-book)
- ISBN: 9780826124234 (E-book)
- ISBN: 0826124224 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780826124227 (alk. paper)
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Physical Description:
xxi, 453 p., [7] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
print - Publisher: New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | General principles -- Adults and older adults as victims -- As offenders -- Unnatural deaths -- Adult body diagrams -- Crime victim compensation programs. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Medical jurisprudence Nurses Forensic Medicine methods Adult Aged Crime Victims Risk Assessment Violence prevention & control |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RA 1053 .B76 2010 | 30541214 | General Collection | Available | - |
Summary:
The book not only has full descriptions of principles of evidence, but also offers detailed guidelines on how to conduct a forensic assessment of adults and older adults. Additionally, the authors examine the concepts of competency and guardianship, and provide guidelines for navigating the justice system. The authors provide current, concise, and easy-to-use information in short chapters that assist practitioners with the prevention of crimes and the identification and management of both victims and offenders.