{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IFM | Firearm Injury Prevention in the Exam Room: A Conversation with Family Physicians","description":" In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, James Bigham, MD, MPH, and Sanjay Batish, MD, discuss the family physician\u2019s role in preventing firearm injuries and addressing gun violence through relationship-based, upstream care. Bigham describes training clinicians in culturally aware counseling, secure firearm storage and collaboration with gun shop owners through and the nonprofit SAFE, or Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic, emphasizing a public health approach that uses population data, including that firearm injury is the leading cause of death among people ages 1 to 19. Batish explains how treating the long-term physical and mental health effects of firearm injuries led him into research, including an AAFP Foundation RapSDI pilot that tested a firearm safety score tool in nonurban primary care settings and found unexpectedly high risk. Both physicians recommend universal screening, nonjudgmental counseling focused on suicide risk, practical storage planning, community resources and clinician training tools.     Topics by Timestamp  00:00 Welcome and Guests  01:52 Why Family Medicine  02:39 Why Firearm Prevention Matters  05:40 Public Health Lens  07:04 RAPSODI Research Findings  09:23 Screening and Counseling Tips  11:36 Handling Discomfort  12:52 Stories and Blind Spots  17:53 Advice and Resources  21:19 Closing and Disclaimers    Additional Resources  Gun Violence, Prevention of (Position Paper) | AAFP  Prevention of Gun Violence (Policy Statement) | AAFP  https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/news\/blogs\/aafp-voices\/storage-conversations.html  https:\/\/aafp.libsyn.com\/ifm-the-aafp-foundations-signature-research-program    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s own and do not\u202frepresent\u202fthose of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.\u202fThe AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.\u202fConsult\u202fan appropriate professional\u202fconcerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically\u202fstated\u202fotherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.    ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"