Gun Violence Articles, Statistics & AMA Statements

Patient Support & Advocacy

Mar 28, 2023 ·

AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Public Health

Mar 10, 2023 ·

17 MIN READ

How physicians can talk to patients about gun violence and firearm safety with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physicians can talk about gun violence and firearm safety.

Public Health

Mar 10, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

New tips to help physicians reduce suicide risk among patients

Suicide is the top cause of U.S. firearm-related deaths. Learn from an emergency physician expert about how doctors can help prevent these deaths.

Public Health

Mar 9, 2023 ·

17 MIN READ

How physicians can talk to patients about gun violence and firearm safety with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how physicians can talk about gun violence and firearm safety.

AMA in the News

Feb 28, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2023.

Public Health

Feb 23, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm safety and suicide prevention.

Public Health

Feb 23, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm safety and suicide prevention.

Population Care

Feb 15, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

Child gun injuries up 52% since 2020: What pediatricians must know

Research shows a dramatic rise in firearm injuries and deaths among children since 2020. Learn how pediatricians can talk with parents about prevention.

Gun violence is a public health issue

Megan Ranney MD, MPH, practicing emergency physician, researcher and advocate on why we need to treat gun violence as public health issue with physicians playing an important role.

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Gun Violence

AMA advocacy efforts

How physicians can talk to patients about gun violence and firearm safety with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

New tips to help physicians reduce suicide risk among patients

How physicians can talk to patients about gun violence and firearm safety with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

AMA in the News: February 2023

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

Gun violence: Firearm safety and suicide prevention with Emmy Betz, MD, MPH [Podcast]

Child gun injuries up 52% since 2020: What pediatricians must know

Gun violence is a public health issue

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