Intentional Poisoning as a Cause of Admission to Accident and Emergency in a Tertiary Care Hospital within a Year

Intentional Poisoning as a Cause of Admission to Accident and Emergency in a Tertiary Care Hospital within a Year

Introduction: Poisoning is a common medico social problem nowadays and is often distressing for both family members and medical staff. The present study aims to evaluate the pattern of self poisoning with special preference to psychoactive drugs. Methodology: Study sample comprised of all episodes o...

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Main Authors: Niveditha, R. Priyalatha, N. Maity, M.C. Shivamurthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2011-10-01
Series:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Intentional poisoning
psychoactive drugs
mental illness
Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_Vol04-4-oct-dec-2011/AJMS.4.4.2011%20p%20396-400.pdf

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