Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics

An essential resource for nurses and paramedics navigating the intricate world of police custody, providing a solid guide for both the novices and the veterans in the field

Across the UK there are on average over 750,000 episodes of police detentions annually, the equivalent of over 2,000 a day. Each one is entitled to healthcare comparable to the wider community. It is estimated on average 54% of these detained individuals are referred to a healthcare professional because of a complex mix of physical health, mental health, medication, substance misuse or social issues. Healthcare professionals working in custody must navigate this complex mix while working within a short-term detention setting.

Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics offers a thorough, accessible introduction to this subject and its key aspects. Nurses and paramedics working in police custody healthcare settings will find a volume that addresses their specific needs, with guidelines for understanding initial patient contact, potential comorbidity, mental illness, forensic sampling, documenting injuries, writing statements, and much more. Aligned to the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics’ Advanced Standards in Education and Training (ASET), this is a must-have resource for professionals in this growing area of practice.

Readers will also find:

• The first text written specifically for nurses and paramedics by nurses and paramedics with extensive experience in police custody
• Detailed discussion of topics including fitness assessment, medicines management, use of force restraints, and much more
• Pedagogical tools including self-assessment questions, case studies, and learning outcomes

Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics is ideal for trainee or registered nurses and paramedics working in police custody healthcare settings or other detention settings.