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AMA joins call for action to stem tide of gun violence

Universal background checks are part of the fix, physicians say. But “gun-gag laws” regulating patient-physician conversations on firearms are not.

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AMA endorses important framework to promote firearm safety

The AMA endorsed recommendations made by other leading groups of health care professionals to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths

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State of Florida should stop defending the gun gag law

With 30,000 people dying each year from gun violence, our country is facing a public health crisis that demands an active role from America's physicians.

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Preventing gun violence is all about saving lives

AMA Immediate-Past President Steven J. Stack, MD, discusses a physician’s special role in preventing gun violence as a public health issue. Citing testimony by several physicians, Dr. Stack points to AMA policy and other efforts designed to save lives from gun violence.

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AMA calls for background checks, wait periods to prevent gun violence

The AMA adopted policy calling for background checks and a waiting period for all firearms purchasers. It builds on numerous AMA policies that support increased firearm safety to reduce and prevent firearm violence.

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AMA expands policy on background checks, waiting period for gun buyers

The AMA voted today to expand its existing policy on gun safety to include support for waiting periods and background checks for all firearm purchasers.

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AMA calls gun violence "a public health crisis"

In the wake of mass shootings, the AMA adopted policy calling gun violence "a public health crisis" requiring a thorough public health response and solution.

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AMA president responds to Orlando mass shooting tragedy

As the nation's healers, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific, senseless murders in Orlando and a brazen, targeted attack on LGBTQ Americans.

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Resident and Fellow Section: 2016 AMA Annual Meeting highlights

Read highlights of what took place during the meeting of the Resident and Fellow Section during the 2016 AMA Annual meeting.

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