Keen-Payne R
Harris College of Nursing, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth.
Nurse Pract. 1988 Jul;13(7):59-60, 62.
This article describes the role of the nurse practitioner as an expert witness in rape cases. Specific components of preparation for testimony are discussed, including the collection of data and protection of evidence; protecting the chain of custody; and preparing for testimony before the trial. Testifying about physical findings is reviewed as well as the importance of communicating complex information in simple words. The nurse practitioner's role in offering expert opinion is discussed, and possible questions from the prosecutor and defense attorney are noted. Expectations of courtroom procedures as well as suggestions for behavior, manner and dress are addressed. Credibility and simplicity are stressed.
本文描述了执业护士在强奸案件中作为专家证人的角色。讨论了作证准备的具体内容，包括数据收集和证据保护；保护证据保管链；以及庭审前的作证准备。回顾了关于身体检查结果的作证以及用简单语言传达复杂信息的重要性。讨论了执业护士提供专家意见的角色，并指出了检察官和辩护律师可能提出的问题。阐述了对法庭程序的预期以及关于行为、举止和着装的建议。强调了可信度和简洁性。
