Forensic Nurse Services

Forensic Nurses at Harris Regional Hospital provide compassionate and confidential care for patients impacted by trauma and/or violence. Forensic Nurse Examiners have specialized training in handling delicate and traumatic experiences such as:

• Sexual assault and abuse
• Domestic/intimate partner violence
• Physical assault

What is a medical forensic exam?

Our nurses will explain available options for each patient. The patient may choose none, any, or all of the following options for care that they receive:

• Medical concerns addressed
• Medico-legal documentation
• Forensic photography
• Sexual assault kit collection
• Physical evidence collection