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The burden of intentional self-poisoning on a district-level public Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa

Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8957642 African Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Intentional self-poisoning patients place a significant burden on emergency centres. The high percentage of low-grade acuity patients managed in a high-acuity area is of concern and should be investigated further.
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The burden of intentional self-poisoning on a district-level public Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Authors
Daniël J. van Hoving, Luke D. Hunter, Rachel (Elre) J. Gerber, Hendrick J. Lategan, Carine J. Marks,
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