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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

Forensic Science Standards Library

OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia

Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0018
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Forensic Nursing
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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