JPS Journal Club: July 2019 Part 1

APSA position statement recommends that firearm injury is trauma and should be evaluated by the trauma system, with injury prevention considered part of that trauma system.

APSA position statement frames firearm injuries as a public health issue rather than a political issue, describing it as an epidemic.

APSA recommends better access to mental health services for both children and adults in the context of firearm injury prevention.

APSA supports universal background checks for all firearm sales, including those from private dealers at gun shows.

The belief underlying APSA's background check recommendation is that background checks would decrease the number of childhood injuries related to guns.

APSA opposes barriers to firearm research from the CDC, referencing the Dickey Amendment.

APSA supports banning of assault weapons and high capacity magazines.

APSA strongly supports the use of child access prevention laws and safe storage of guns to prevent access to firearms by children.

APSA supports a minimum age to purchase firearms of 21 years instead of 18 or no age restriction.

APSA opposes in the strongest possible terms any restriction of physicians to talk about firearms with their patients.

APSA supports readiness for school shooter situations, ensuring schools are prepared.

APSA opposes arming teachers.

APSA encourages Stop the Bleed training for all civilians, similar to training for Heimlich maneuvers and CPR, because it can save lives.

APSA supports research in second victim syndrome for both survivors and healthcare providers in firearm injury situations.