Katcher M L
University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School.
Wis Med J. 1994 Oct;93(10):515-9.
Firearm-related injury is a major public health problem in the United States. Many children are exposed to handguns in their own homes and in homes where they play and visit. By use of anticipatory guidance and preventive counseling in the office, physicians can educate their patients about the danger to the family (especially to children) of having a gun in the home. If patients keep a gun at home, they should be counseled to empty it and lock it up. Physicians also have the opportunity to be strong public advocates for establishing policies that lead to increased gun safety in the community.
在美国，与枪支相关的伤害是一个重大的公共卫生问题。许多儿童在自己家中以及他们玩耍和拜访的家庭中接触到手枪。通过在诊室提供预期指导和预防性咨询，医生可以让患者了解家中有枪对家庭（尤其是对儿童）的危害。如果患者家中有枪，应建议他们将枪清空并锁好。医生还有机会大力倡导制定政策，以提高社区的枪支安全性。
