Toxicology information and computer sources for the medical practitioner

This paper addresses the importance of toxicology information in medical practice. It begins by describing the role of clinical toxicology in dealing with health hazards that result from exposure to hazardous chemicals. This is followed by an overview of reference sources of practical value to physicians. Among the types of information considered are books, journals, fact sheets, abstracting/indexing tools, computer services, and organizations. Training resources are also presented. An appendix provides full details on accessing the toxicology resources cited in the body of the paper.