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Can one accurately date a bruise? State of the science
- Source :
- Journal of forensic nursing. 5(1)
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Forensic nursing experts and other health professionals often testify regarding the injuries women and men receive from violence. Bruise discoloration can provide an opportunity for health professionals to grossly estimate the age of impact and determine if it is consistent with a given reported history. However, there is much confusion in the literature and clinical practice as to the accuracy of dating bruises. This article will demonstrate that using the color of the bruise as the primary criteria to determine its age is not the best practice. The limited available research and related literature on the topic are flawed and inconsistent. Finally, recommendations will be made for future research and clinical practice.
- Subjects :
- Nursing (miscellaneous)
Time Factors
Best practice
Contusions
MEDLINE
Poison control
Color
Suicide prevention
Occupational safety and health
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Injury prevention
Forensic nursing
Forensic engineering
Medicine
Humans
Physical Examination
Medical education
business.industry
Human factors and ergonomics
General Medicine
Psychiatry and Mental health
Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Female
Forensic Nursing
Pshychiatric Mental Health
business
Law
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15563693
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of forensic nursing
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f7e4703938b8edd930119e98eea1931b