@article{ref1,
title="Washington Poison Center as Perceived by Our State's Emergency Physicians",
journal="Journal of medical toxicology",
year="2008",
author="Robertson, William O. and Caffrey, Angela",
volume="4",
number="1",
pages="16-17",
abstract="Introduction: In 1986, we conducted the first survey of Washington emergency physicians about their perceptions of the performance of the Washington Poison Center (WPC); the results were summarized and published. The exercise was repeated in 1993, 1997 and in 2005. Methods: The original conventional 2-page survey was updated and distributed with an explanatory letter and return envelope to a mailing list obtained from the state chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Responses were tallied, summarized and compared to prior surveys. Results: For 2005, 612 surveys were distributed; 221 were returned. The average respondent had been in practice for 14 years, with more than 50% functioning in&quot;urban&quot;communities. They reported calling the WPC an average of 19 times per year, and particularly valued being able to consult with a board-certified medical toxicologist in a virtually&quot;STAT'' manner. In more than 80% of calls, the information played a positive role in management of the patient. Conclusions:Washington's emergency physicians continue to highly value the WPC's services, with increasing numbers in favor of governmental support of the operation.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1556-9039",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}