Enduring CME Course: Firearms: Screening, Suicide Prevention, Community Engagement

Activity ID

10149

Expires

December 12, 2025

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

Fee

CME Provider: Massachusetts Medical Society

Description of CME Course

In 2020, 42% of United States households reported owning a firearm. While access to firearms is associated with increased risk for injury and death, safe firearm storage is associated with decreased risk. Clinicians need information on how to appropriately screen for self-harm or harm of others by firearms when talking to their patients about guns and gun safety. When a patient answers positively about a gun in the home and concerns about self or those with whom they live, clinicians must know how to advise, direct, and refer. Primary care physicians are often the de facto mental health professional and must address patients with concerns about suicidal ideation by loved ones. Having relationships in the community and knowledge of resources expands the care for patients and their families and friends. This program will provide insight and solid solutions for caring for patients while addressing firearm safety.

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NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

 Assess the need for screening based on conversation(s) with the patient on firearm ownership and safety
 Identify necessary intervention when depression, anxiety, dementia, or substance use combines with suicidal ideation
 Enumerate what community-based programs are available for patients beyond the office or hospital setting

Keywords

Safety Measures

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Patient Care & Procedural Skills

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Physician Executives, Rural, Urban, VA/Military