Accidental pharmacological poisonings in young children: population-based study in three settings.

Jane C Bell Jason P BentleyCatriona DownieRose Cairns Nicholas Alan Buckley Annette Katelaris Sallie-Anne Pearson Natasha Nassar

Published in: Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2018)

Poisonings reported to PIC and hospitals declined, however, non-urgent ED presentations increased. Strategies to reduce therapeutic errors and access to medicines, and education campaigns to improve Poisons Centre call rates to prevent unnecessary ED presentations are needed.

Keyphrases

emergency department
healthcare
quality improvement
patient safety
adverse drug