Dual-role tension
Definition
The inherent conflict in forensic mental health settings between the nurse's duty as a patient advocate and their obligations to the institution, the public, and the legal system. Managing this tension openly and transparently is a core forensic nursing competency.
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- Forensic Mental Health Nursing and Competency AssessmentThe inherent conflict in forensic mental health settings between the nurse's duty as a patient advocate and their obligations to the institution, the public, a...