June 16, 2016
Question:
Answer:
Physicians are legally required to ask about guns in the home
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
Physicians have an ethical duty to advocate for gun control
Gun safety is an important discussion to have with patients in order to convince them to get rid of their firearms because the rate of gun accidents is rising
Gun safety is an important discussion to have with patients because of the rates of firearm injury and death in America and these discussions can benefit patients similar to information physicians provide about smoking, alcohol, seat belts and domestic violence.
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