 Some survivors of gun violence still carry bullets in their bodies. Surgeon Brendan Campbell says bullet removal isn't a top priority in trauma care. Saving someone's life is. You're not going to prolong an emergency operation to look for a bullet that is not causing a problem for the patient. Some patients make peace with the bullets, but others report debilitating pain. Few hospitals have policies on bullet removal, leaving patients to advocate for themselves if they want them taken out. Visit kffhealthnews.org to learn more.