Feb
12
Clinical Guide: Bite Wounds
February 12, 2013 | 2 Comments
I had a request for some information on bite wounds in living patients, so I decided to create a new clinical guide on the subject. However, there are caveats to this one–I only included research that was applicable to the work we do as clinicians. Any of the research on bite mark impressions and the [...]
Jan
16
Articles of Note: January 2013 Edition
January 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment
I am a bit late on getting an Articles of Note post up, but hopefully what I lack in timeliness I make up for in volume. There’s some really interesting research to be found in the current journals, so I encourage you to peruse the list and see what looks relevant to your practice. Not [...]
Jan
7
Human Trafficking Research Brief
January 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment
More of what I’m reading right now: Human Trafficking Research Brief (PDF) from NSVRC. Available for free download, “[t]he purpose of this research brief is to review research on the relationship between sexual violence and trafficking (especially, but not limited to, sex trafficking) and shed light on gaps in existing research. The documents reviewed in this brief [...]
Nov
29
Articles of Note, November 2012
November 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Time once again for this month’s Articles of Note, a review of some of what has caught my eye from the recently published peer-reviewed literature. Please keep in mind this is not exhaustive, just some of what I am currently reading this month. You’ll note that there are several free full-text articles in this month’s [...]
Oct
5
Clinical Guide: Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence Victimization
October 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment
I had a request for literature related to TBI & domestic violence victimization, so I thought I would post the lit compilation for FHO readers. As always, let me know if you want the word doc.
Sep
27
Pelvic Exams Under Anesthesia
September 27, 2012 | 2 Comments
I was scanning my Facebook page and came across a blog post shared by my friends over at the OSATF on the issue of pelvic exams under anesthesia. While this practice is not legal in the state in which I reside, the fact of the matter is that most states don’t have laws on the [...]
Sep
4
Articles of Note: August/September Edition
September 4, 2012 | 1 Comment
How is it possible I went most of the summer without posting one of these? Embarrassing. What follows is what’s caught my eye from the August/September/October journals (with a couple of late July articles tossed in for good measure). As always, this is not an exhaustive list, but I do have to say, it’s a pretty [...]
Jul
31
Clinical Guide: Evaluating Research
July 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment
First off, apologies for my absence yesterday. Migraines have been getting the best of me on and off for the past week, and yesterday I finally just surrendered. But I’m back today, and because I’m a giant nerd, there’s a new clinical guide for you on evaluating research. For anyone who’s ever heard me speak [...]
Jul
26
In keeping with yesterday’s post, I was happy to discover that VAWnet announced its newest special collection today (what timing!), Men and Boys: Preventing Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence. And for those of you who feel like, as healthcare providers this is interesting, but not relevant to the work we do in caring for patients, I [...]
Jun
28
Articles of Note: June Edition
June 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Here’s what I love–1.) this month’s Articles of Note is full of amazing stuff to choose from; and 2.) there are many forensic nurses (and subscribers to this site from both the US and Canada) among the authors of the articles listed this month. And one more thing about point #2: not all of those [...]
