Forensic Myths in the Emergency Department
Many forensic methods lack scientific validity. Discover why bite mark analysis, bruise dating, ALS, and the shaken baby triad can lead to ED misdiagnoses.
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Forensic Myths in the Emergency Department
Many forensic methods lack scientific validity. Discover why bite mark analysis, bruise dating, ALS, and the shaken baby triad can lead to ED misdiagnoses. -
Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department
Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence. -
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming...
Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department
Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence.
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Presentation Varies
Your first patient of the morning is a 19-year-old college student. Her roommate talked her into coming…
Forensic Evaluation of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Case A 35-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) following a single-motor-vehicle collision in which…
Law Enforcement Information Gathering in the Emergency Department
A 32-year-old man presents in police custody for bizarre behavior. He was the driver of a vehicle…
How to Conduct a Sexual Assault Examination and Collect Evidence
The Case: You’re working the overnight shift in a rural emergency department. The charge nurse says, “Tag,…