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Poisons
Dr Mark Porter explores health issues of the day. He visits the Royal Victoria Infirmary Poisons Unit in Newcastle, which treats around 1,200 patients a year.
Dr Mark Porter explores health issues of the day.
He visits the Royal Victoria Infirmary Poisons Unit in Newcastle, which treats around 1200 patients a year who have either accidentally or purposely poisoned themselves. A surprising number of poison cases involve paracetamol. Dr Simon Thomas, consultant physician and clinical pharmacologist at the hospital, shows Mark around the facilities and highlights the issues surrounding paracetamol overdose.
Last on
Wed 3 Sep 200816:30
BBC Radio 4 FM
Broadcasts
- Tue 2 Sep 200821:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 3 Sep 200816:30BBC Radio 4 FM
