Victims of sexual violence who are minors should not be forced to submit to a rape kit exam against their wishes since it might retraumatize the patient.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinions related to responding to violence.

Advocating for justice in health care means seeking to reduce or prevent structural violence created by policies that deny coverage to some people.

Volk v DeMeerleer may conflict with professional guidelines regarding physicians’ obligations to breach patient confidentiality to protect third parties.

Introduction to the January 2018 issue on clinicians’ responsiveness to violence.

Gun violence prevention research can be furthered by private sector funding to develop and implement violence prevention programs in the clinic.

Gatekeepers of gun privileges is not an appropriate role for physicians since there is no objective test of fitness for gun ownership or possession.

Medical schools’ and hospitals’ Title IX policies should support trainees who have been victimized as well as address known incidents of sexual harassment.

Creating comics can help physicians be better providers of trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.

Two things clinicians should be aware of are gag laws and background check laws for gun transfers and safe gun storage.