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Toxicology (Specialty)

Resources related to poisoning and overdose.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ToxicologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

Acute Opioid Toxicity Best Practice Guideline (RCEM, 2024)
National
CKS: Poisoning or overdose
National
ESC Guidelines on cardio-oncology: Cancer treatments and cardiovascular toxicity (2016)
National
G169 Guidelines on autopsy practice: Autopsy when drugs or poisoning may be involved
Local

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