Florida lawmakers caused a stir among the medical community over the summer when they passed a law prohibiting doctors from asking most patients about whether they have a gun at home. Many pediatricians in particular were outraged, saying proper storage of firearms is a critical child safety issue. Eric Fleegler, HMS instructor in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Boston, is quoted.
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