Utilization of the Poison Center for the Teaching of Clinical Toxicology to Medical and Pharmacy Students, Housestaff, and Health Care Professionals

Abstract

The Massachusetts Poison Information Center has proved to be a good location for the teaching of clinical toxicology to physicians, pharmacists, and nurses at all periods of their training and professional development. With a continuous source of clinical problems, the availability of sophisticated information resources, and a wide array of clinical consultants, a center can become the setting for formal courses in toxicology, for fellowship training, and for continuing education. Review of clinical cases, discussion of management issues, literature reviews, bedside toxicology teaching, and formal weekly toxicology seminars are used to accomplish the educational goals of the program.