Dual role
Definition
The simultaneous obligation of a forensic nurse to act as a clinical patient advocate and as a forensic evidence collector. The two functions can conflict, and professional guidelines specify how to manage that conflict.
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Explained in
- Ethical and Legal Principles in Forensic NursingThe simultaneous obligation of a forensic nurse to act as a clinical patient advocate and as a forensic evidence collector. The two functions can conflict, and...