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Gun Violence

Orlando, FL
The Orlando Provisional Chapter of HPNA

Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm is ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X94. Unfortunately, it is used too often.  

Palliative care is patient and family-centered care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering (nhpco.org).

We can anticipate, prevent, and treat this suffering.  Learn more and Click here, Gun Violence and Understanding and Preventing Violence.