Giving Clinicians the Tools They Need to Prevent Firearm Injury in Their Patients

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This blog post by the BulletPoints Project aims to help doctors prevent gun injuries. It describes how many doctors want to stop gun violence but lack training. The project, supported by California Assemblymember Marc Berman, provides education on gun safety and risk factors through online courses and other resources. It highlights the importance of teaching doctors about safe storage and talking with patients about guns. While it won't solve all problems, it's a step towards reducing firearm deaths by giving clinicians the tools they need to make a difference in their communities.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Counseling; Firearms; Health Education; Health Personnel; Homicide; Public Health; Risk Factors; Violence; Wounds and Injuries; Safety Management

Institutions: University of California; University of California, Davis

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