Forensic Emergency Medicine

Olshaker, Jonatha S.; Jackson, Matthew; Smock, William

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-05472-0.00062-1

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“…There were also no muzzle imprint marks at any of the three wounds, again consistent with the claim that the wounds were not caused by a contact or a near contact shot [16]. Observations concerning the victim's clothing were more difficult to explain.…”

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confidence: 57%

Self-infliction of faked gunshot wounds in absence of overt psychopathology

Sinani

Vyshka

Ymaj

2011

Forensic Science International

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Section: Case Descriptionsupporting

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Self-infliction of faked gunshot wounds in absence of overt psychopathology

Sinani

Vyshka

Ymaj

2011

Forensic Science International

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“…When assessing a bruise (see Table 1), a forensic nurse needs to document its size (length and width), shape, location, color(s), distinction of margins, and whether it is indurated or painful. The bruise should be described as patterned if it demonstrates characteristics similar to the weapon or object that produced it (Smock, 2001). If multiple bruises in various stages of healing are present, then they demonstrate a pattern of injury (Besant-Matthews, 2006;Sheridan, 2007).…”

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Can one accurately date a bruise? State of the science

Nash

Sheridan

2009

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Forensic nursing experts and other health professionals often testify regarding the injuries women and men receive from violence. Bruise discoloration can provide an opportunity for health professionals to grossly estimate the age of impact and determine if it is consistent with a given reported history. However, there is much confusion in the literature and clinical practice as to the accuracy of dating bruises. This article will demonstrate that using the color of the bruise as the primary criteria to determine its age is not the best practice. The limited available research and related literature on the topic are flawed and inconsistent. Finally, recommendations will be made for future research and clinical practice.

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