Empowering Care through Forensic Nursing: Insights from HCN Seminar
Himalayan College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Department of Forensic Medicine at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, organized a seminar on 'Forensic Nurse: The Empowered Caregiver'. The guest speaker of honor, Dr. Srinivas, Director and Professor of Forensic Medicine at the University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, highlighted the crucial role of forensic nurses in bridging the gap between medical care and the legal system. Organizing Chair and Principal of HCN, Dr. Sanchita Pugazendi, provided an overview of the symposium, emphasizing the significant role of forensic nurses in evidence collection, crisis intervention management, and specialized medical care for patients experiencing physical and mental trauma. Forensic experts, Dr. Ashish Bhute from AIIMS, Rishikesh, and Dr. Pragya Tripathi from HIMS, discussed various techniques to assess and analyze both living and deceased persons. Dr. Grace Madonna Singh and Ms. Preeti Prabha from College of Nursing presented on consultation techniques and the various roles of forensic nurses. Organizing Secretary, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, warmly welcomed all participants and speakers, emphasizing the importance of forensic nurses in India. Co-Chairman Dr. Sanjoy Das, HCN Vice Principal Dr. Kamali Prakash, Dr. Kanchan Bala, and Mrs. Lakshmi Kumar were also present during the seminar.
