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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Political Science
  • Medical Advocacy

Background:

  • Physicians have historically engaged in advocacy for public safety.
  • Gun violence is a significant public health issue in Canada.
  • The Canadian government announced an assault weapons ban in May 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the formation and strategies of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns (CDPG).
  • To analyze the public health framing used by CDPG in their advocacy.
  • To understand the role of physician advocacy in achieving legislative change on gun control.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of CDPG's formation and activities.
  • Examination of public health messaging and its impact.
  • Case study of physician-led advocacy influencing policy.

Main Results:

  • CDPG formed in response to gun violence, mobilizing physicians nationwide.
  • Public health framing of gun violence was central to CDPG's messaging strategy.
  • Physician advocacy, exemplified by CDPG, was instrumental in the 2020 assault weapons ban.

Conclusions:

  • Physician engagement is a powerful tool for political advocacy on public health issues.
  • Framing gun violence as a public health crisis can drive policy change.
  • The CDPG model offers valuable lessons for medical professionals in advocacy.