Citation

Silver AH, Andrews AL, Azzarone G, Bhansali P, Hjelmseth E, Hogan AH, O'Connor KM, Romo N, Parikh K. Hosp. Pediatr. 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Division of Hospitalist Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University and Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine)

DOI

10.1542/hpeds.2019-0327

PMID

32366383

Abstract

Gun violence is a US public health crisis. Approximately 7000 children are hospitalized each year because of firearm-related injuries. As pediatric hospitalists, we are poised to address this crisis, whether we care directly for patients who are victims of gun violence. In this article, we aim to provide practical tools and opportunities for pediatric hospitalists to address the epidemic of gun safety and gun violence prevention, including specifics related to the inpatient setting. We provide a framework to act within 4 domains: clinical care, advocacy, education and research.

Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Language: en