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Resources for talking to patients about gun safety

Information and continuing medical education related to gun safety

In 2016, the Attorney General's Office partnered with the Massachusetts Medical Society to form a working group of physicians and other health professionals focused on providing resources to health care providers who wish to take a more active approach to engaging their patients in discussions about gun safety. Together, they developed the following materials to assist health care providers in their practices.

Press Release: AG Healey, Massachusetts Medical Society Announce Resources for Health Care Providers to Discuss Gun Safety with Patients

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Information for patients about gun safety

Gun Safety and Your Health, Open PDF file, 1.07 MB (English, PDF 1.07 MB)

Information for providers about gun safety

Talking to Patients About Gun Safety, Open PDF file, 477.34 KB (English, PDF 477.34 KB)

Continuing medical education (CME)

Massachusetts Medical Society Online CME: Talking to Patients About Gun Safety

An online course about gun safety offered by the Massachusetts Medical Society and accredited by the American Medical Association (AMA).

Gun Safety Presentation, Open PDF file, 915.94 KB (English, PDF 915.94 KB)

A presentation on the role of health care providers in gun safety presented by Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Office of the Attorney General.

Webinar: Talking to Patients About Gun Safety

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