Emergency Physicians and Firearms: Effects of Hands-on Training

Emergency department (ED) providers have opportunities to prevent firearm injuries or deaths; ED-based interventions include violence intervention programs and counseling about reducing firearm access to prevent suicide.1 Yet ED providers often do not counsel patients about firearms, in part from knowledge gaps or discomfort discussing firearms. Specific firearm education, including by law enforcement officers, may help providers understand how they help prevent gun violence.

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