A patient arrives in the emergency department following an alleged physical assault. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for collecting forensic evidence in this scenario?
Documenting the findings extensively, regardless of whether evidence has been physically preserved.
Focusing first on assessing and treating the patient’s injuries, handling evidence collection later.
Photographing the patient's injuries as soon as they arrive, obtaining consent afterward.
Wearing gloves while handling any physical evidence and documenting findings accurately.
For the proper collection and preservation of forensic evidence, it is critical that gloves are worn during the entire process. This not only prevents contamination of the evidence, which could affect later legal proceedings, but also adheres to the standard health and safety protocols. Documenting without proper procedure does not ensure the physical preservation of evidence, photographing without consent violates patient rights, and assessing patient’s injuries without gloves risks evidence contamination.
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