Preventing Firearm Injury: What Clinicians Can Do

• 2023

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• Amy Barnhorst

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This course teaches clinicians how to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths. It describes the 3A’s Framework for identifying and reducing risks in cases like suicide, dementia, intimate partner violence, unintentional injury, and mass shootings. The course includes case studies to help clinicians engage with patients about firearm safety.

Continuing Education: This resource offers continuing education credit for physicians and psychologists. Please access the resource for details including information on how to claim credit.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Continuing Education; Continuing Education for Behavioral Health Professionals; Continuing Education for Physicians

Keywords: Education, Continuing; Firearms; Physician's Role; Suicide; Wounds and Injuries; Suicide Prevention; Risk Reduction Behavior; Dementia; Mass Casualty Incidents; Intimate Partner Violence

Institutions: University of California; University of California, Davis

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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