Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 2

Question 2

 

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A physician gag law is a proposed or enacted law to prescribe or proscribe the content of information exchanged within a physician/patient relationship.  Florida is the only state with a physician gag law on guns. (True of False)

 

 

 

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True
 

 

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False
 

 

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Answer b: False   Since 2011, fourteen states have introduced gun based physician gag laws. While Florida's law remains the most restrictive, several other states have gun gag laws and 12 other states have introduced legislation. Gun violence is a public health crisis and the voice of medicine is crucial. The AMA monitors and works with state medical societies to avoid or remove the gag.

 

 

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