Gag Order on Physician Discussion of Guns Is Overturned—for Now

Gag Order on Physician Discussion of Guns Is Overturned—for Now

One side will say it’s a restoration of freedom of speech for doctors concerned about a legitimate public health issue. The other will say it’s a step down the slippery slope toward unfair restrictions on the right to bear arms. Either way, a federal appeals court says physicians in Florida are free to ask patients if they own a gun whether the question is medically relevant at the time or not. The decision effectively overturns …

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