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Abstract
Forensic nursing operates at the critical intersection of healthcare and justice, presenting unique ethical and legal challenges. Key issues include navigating informed consent from vulnerable populations and balancing patient confidentiality with duties to report [1, 10]. Trauma-informed care is an ethical imperative for building trust and preventing re-traumatization [2]. Meticulous adherence to legal protocols for evidence collection, including digital evidence, is crucial for justice [6, 9]. Nurses act as vital advocates for victims, requiring strong ethical competencies and support systems [5, 7, 8]. This complex field demands continuous education and policy development to ensure ethical, legally sound, and compassionate care
