The Physician's Role in Promoting Firearm Safety
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the epidemiology of firearm morbidity and mortality in the US
2. Recognize common risk factors that increase the potential for firearm injury
3. Identify barriers to communicating with patients about firearms and their risks
4. Determine practical approaches to prepare for counseling patients about firearms
5. Effectively communicate how to reduce the risk of firearm injury and death