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clinics, offices, and job sites, medical toxicologists evaluate the health impact from acute and chronic exposure to toxic substances in the workplace, home, and general environment.
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toxicants, and biological agents. Medical toxicologists are involved in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of problems, including acute or chronic
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units, medical toxicologists provide direct treatment and bedside consultation of acutely poisoned adults and children.
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Nelson, Lewis S.; Lewin Neal; Howland Mary Ann; Hoffman, Robert S.; Goldfrank, Lewis R.; Flomenbaum, Neal (2010).
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Medical toxicology is officially recognized as a medical subspecialty by the
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is generally non-toxic metal, but in large doses it can lead to
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Index

subspecialty
medicine
toxicology
diagnosis
management
prevention
poisoning
adverse effects
medications
occupational
environmental
poisoning
adverse drug reactions
drug overdoses
envenomations
substance abuse
industrial accidents
American Board of Medical Specialties
physicians
emergency medicine
occupational medicine
pediatrics
clinical toxicology
pharmacists
scientists
emergency departments
intensive care units
inpatient
outpatient
poison control centers

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