Forensic nursing is where healthcare meets justice. Forensic Nursing Essentials is a thoroughly updated UK guide, carefully designed for registered nurses, students, and trainers working in Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), police custody suites, secure hospitals, or court settings.

Drawing on British legal frameworks (Coroners & Justice Act, Mental Health & Capacity Acts, NMC Code) and best-practice evidence standards (ENFSI, Forensic Science Regulator, NICE), this comprehensive manual covers:

• Forensic Examinations & Evidence Collection: from swabbing and chain-of-custody to DNA, photography, and toxicology.

• Legal & Ethical Foundations: consent, capacity, restraint protocols, safeguarding, and dual obligations.

• Court Preparation: how to write effective expert witness statements, testify with clarity, and handle cross-examination.

• Trauma‑Centred Care & Communication: with survivors and families; working within multidisciplinary teams (police, CPS, social services).

• Professional Resilience Tools: reflective practice, supervision, peer support, and self‑care aligned with NMC duty of self‑care.

• Innovations & Future Trends: teleSANE/remote swabbing, 3D imaging, AI, digital evidence management, and emerging service models in the UK.

With clear definitions, real-world case scenarios, review quizzes, and practical reflection tools, this manual blends academic rigour with accessible application. It is your indispensable companion—whether you're preparing for your first forensic exam, giving evidence in court, or advancing your forensic nursing career.