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Physicians to high court: Keep firearms out of abusers’ hands

Abusive partners with firearms access are five times likelier to kill their victims than unarmed abusers. Learn how sensible restrictions save lives.

Judicial Advocacy
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Give gun buyers lifesaving information on secure storage

1 in 3 pediatric firearms-related deaths are suicides. Physicians are standing up for a law requiring gun shops to share safety tips with buyers.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA urges High Court to keep firearms away from domestic abusers

Upholding law barring domestic violence abusers from possessing firearms is critical to save lives.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policies on firearm violence

The AMA adopted new policy aimed at combatting the public health crisis of firearm violence.

Press Releases
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AMA encourages school districts utilizing school resource officers to develop MOUs

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy aimed at ensuring school districts that choose to employ SROs explicitly define their roles and responsibilities.

Press Releases
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Public health solutions are key to preventing firearm violence

Physician leaders are looking for public health solutions and focusing on prevention to end the firearm violence crisis. Learn how the AMA helps.

Injury & Violence
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 17, 2023

In the news: Rising rates of “profound” autism, predicting Parkinson’s risk, mental toll of gun violence, second bivalent COVID boosters and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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How the AMA is stepping up its work to stop gun violence

A newly created AMA task force is working with other physician and community organizations to further evidence-based, preventive measures. Learn more.

Health Equity
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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.

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Injury & Violence
AMA Update Podcast