Forensic Nursing (also known as Forensic Nursings, Nursing, Forensic): The application of NURSING knowledge to questions of law. It is a specialty of nursing practice involving victims of crime which includes not only attending to the physical and emotional distress of victims, but also the identifying, collecting, and

NIH MeSH · D053604Disciplines and Occupations

Forensic Nursing

Also known asForensic Nursings · Nursing, Forensic

Definition

The application of NURSING knowledge to questions of law. It is a specialty of nursing practice involving victims of crime which includes not only attending to the physical and emotional distress of victims, but also the identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence for law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

MeSH classification

  • H02.478.676.227
  • I01.198.780.952

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Common questions about Forensic Nursing

What does Forensic Nursing mean in medicine?
The application of NURSING knowledge to questions of law. It is a specialty of nursing practice involving victims of crime which includes not only attending to the physical and emotional distress of victims, but also the identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence for law enforcement and the criminal justice system. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Forensic Nursing known by any other names?
Yes. Forensic Nursing is also referred to as Forensic Nursings, Nursing, Forensic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Forensic Nursing sit in the medical classification?
Forensic Nursing falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.478.676.227, I01.198.780.952). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D053604) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗