Training in firearm safety counseling in pediatric residency programs

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Few residency pediatric programs appear to offer training in firearm safety. Overall, 161 directors of United States residency programs responded to a survey. While 65% of respondents agreed that pediatricians should offer counseling on firearm safety, only one-third of residency programs offered formal training, and only 19% of directors felt that counseling would reduce accidental injuries and deaths.The majority of directors thought that video training programs, patient education materials, and a curriculum guide would increase the amount of time spent teaching firearm safety counseling.

Training, Residents (Medicine)

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Sun protection counseling by pediatricians

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Most pediatricians believe it is important to counsel their patients about the dangers of excessive sun exposure but many do not receive such training in medical school or residency programs. A survey of 414 pediatricians found that three-fourths believed sun protection counseling was an important part of their job but the same percentage said they had not received such training. Nevertheless, 60% said they usually or always did provide such counseling. Greater emphasis on sun protection counseling should be part of all pediatric residency programs.

Pediatricians, Health counseling, Solar radiation

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The smoking gun: do clinicians follow guidelines on firearm safety counseling?

Article Abstract:

Many physicians do not educate their patients about gun safety even though many believe it is important. A survey of 325 primary care physicians in Los Angeles County found that while 80% believed gun safety counseling was important, only 38% did so on a regular basis. They were more likely to educate patients about gun safety if the patient owned a gun. Physicians who themselves owned a gun were more likely to counsel the patient. Many of the physicians believed they would be more likely to counsel patients if they had patient education handouts.

Patient education, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners

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