24. Testifying - Part 2

Forensic Nurse Files

A key part of being a Forensic Nurse Examiner involves testifying in court. Our patients are victims of major crimes so we are subject to be subpoenaed should our cases progress to court. Today we'll discuss the different instances in which we can testify and what that's like.

SUPPORT:

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!