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Does poison control call the police for you? 


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Poison control does not call the police for you. Their main role is to provide accurate online access to case-specific triage and first aid guidance for poison ingestions . They assess the situation and provide recommendations on whether to stay home, go to the emergency department, or call poison control for further guidance . They also offer resources such as online professional information and publicity items to the regional community . Poison control centers are mainly publicly funded programs with regional centers that have excellent resources . They work closely with healthcare settings, including emergency departments, to provide support and guidance in toxic exposure cases . However, if a toxic exposure is suspected, it is recommended to call poison control to document the exposure and track the case in the poison information and surveillance database . Law enforcement officials may be notified if there is evidence of drug diversion or illicit use of pharmaceuticals .

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Yes, poison control centers can notify law enforcement officials about drug identification calls that indicate potential drug diversion or illicit use.
The given text does not provide any information about whether poison control calls the police for you.
No, poison control does not call the police for you.
No, poison control does not call the police for you.
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01 May 2010-Nature Chemistry
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No, poison control does not call the police for you.