Do Toxicologists See Patients?

Practitioners of toxicology frequently care for patients either harmed by or at risk for harm from adverse drug events, including medication errors and inadvertent exposures.

Do toxicologists work with patients?

Medical Toxicologists work in a variety of settings including: Emergency departments and in-patient units where they directly treat acutely poisoned patients. Outpatient clinics and occupational health settings where they evaluate the health impact from exposure to toxic substances in the home or workplace.

What does a toxicologist do in a hospital?

Medical toxicologists are involved in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of problems, including acute or chronic poisoning, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), drug overdoses, envenomations, substance abuse, industrial accidents, and other chemical exposures.