Abstract
The National Poisons Control Centre (NVIC) ofthe National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) provides information on acute poisonings, and performs rapid clinical toxicological risk analyses in case of emergencies and disasters. This article provides an overview of the information requests the Centre received in 2001, with emphasis on medicines.
Translated title of the contribution | Behind the scenes of an intoxication information service. Indicators and trends |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 4-9 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Pharmaceutisch Weekblad |
Volume | 138 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Jan 2003 |
Keywords
- Drug information services
- Drug toxicity
- Poisoning
- Street drugs