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What is the main function of a poisons center?
Provision of toxicological information and advice mainly by telephone, especially in an emergency
What is toxicovigilance?
Identifying and evaluating toxic risks in a community and assessing measures to reduce them
In addition to providing toxicological information, what other service might some poisons centers offer?
Toxicology laboratory services
What is the role of poison information centers in toxicovigilance?
Identifying serious poisoning risks in the local community and evaluating measures to reduce them
What are the functions of a poisons center?
Provision of laboratory analytical services, management of poisoning cases, toxicovigilance activities, research, education, and training
Explore the functions and structure of poisons centers and their role in advising on and managing poisoning incidents. Learn about the variation in structure and functions of poisons centers around the world.
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