Florida doctors can’t use the “g” word
24th April 2015
By Amanda Davey
Doctors in Florida who question patients about gun ownership run the risk of being reported to the state medical board.
That’s because of a law that takes aim at doctor-led discussions about firearm safety.
The legislation states doctors “shall respect a patient’s right to privacy and should refrain from inquiring about gun ownership”.
Patients can report doctors they believe to be violating the law.
But doctors argue that having a gun in the house is a long-term health risk