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The National Poisons Information Service

Heather M. Wiseman (Poisons Unit, New Cross Hospital, London)

Aslib Proceedings

ISSN: 0001-253X

Article publication date: 1 May 1980

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Abstract

The function of the National Poisons Information Service is to operate a round‐the‐clock telephone service to the medical profession to provide them with information on the acute toxicity of substances in common use, and to offer advice on treatment of the poisoned patient.

Citation

Wiseman, H.M. (1980), "The National Poisons Information Service", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 32 No. 5, pp. 228-231. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050737

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MCB UP Ltd

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