A typical day’s work as a forensic nurse examiner
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A typical day’s work as a forensic nurse examiner

Stacy Pettit associate head of healthcare, South region with Mountain Healthcare

Caring for people who have experienced sexual assault requires sensitivity, compassion and empathy

Forensic nurse examiners work with survivors of sexual assault, providing sensitive and non-judgemental support. Working alongside crisis workers, carefully to our patients, showing compassion and empathy, while also advocating for and empowering them so they can regain control and rebuild self-esteem.

Mental Health Practice. 27, 3, 18-19. doi: 10.7748/mhp.27.3.18.s7

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