Current functioning and development opportunities of the NPIS in the UK

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National Poisons Information Service, commissioned by the Health Protection Agency

Publication date: November 2004

Synopsis

This current 2004 Review recommends adopting criteria for the designation of specialist NPIS centres and consultant staff. It proposes four areas of specialist support be recognised:
1. expert clinical toxicological advice,
2. development and maintenance of TOXBASE and allied software,
3. delivery of local education and training outreach programmes,
4. a network of telephone support services for complex diagnosis and treatment problems.

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