TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Engagement and leadership in firearm-related violence prevention: the role of the pediatric hospitalist
JO  - Hospital pediatrics
A1  - Silver, Alyssa H.
A1  - Andrews, Annie L.
A1  - Azzarone, Gabriella
A1  - Bhansali, Priti
A1  - Hjelmseth, Elizabeth
A1  - Hogan, Alexander H.
A1  - O'Connor, Katherine M.
A1  - Romo, Noé
A1  - Parikh, Kavita
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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.<br><br>Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2154-1663
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2019-0327
ID  - ref1
ER  -