Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | Medical Toxicology in Puerto Rico
| Definition | Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures. |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Preventive Medicine |
| Specialization | Medical Toxicology |
Health providers classified as Medical Toxicology in Puerto Rico
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