Question

Do you think health care providers should be involved in discussions about gun violence? If yes, what role do you think they should have in these discussions? If no, who do you think should be involved in these discussions?

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, absolutely the health care worker should include in the discussion on the topic gun violence. The duty of the health care workers are not only treating the disease condition, giving daily care but also include providing education and take the preventive measures. So as a health care worker during this discuss, they can act as a educator and educate all the community regarding the gun violence. During this education, the topic regarding the risk factors, gun violence related to mental disorder, stress management and anger management, etc. This will helps in reducing the rate of gun violence in the community.