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Poison Control Centre Name: | BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) | |
Mailing Address: | 655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4 |
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Emergency Telephone Number: | 1-800-567-8911 (toll free in BC) (604) 682-5050 (Greater Vancouver or outside of BC) |
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Administrative Telephone Number: | (604) 707-2789 | |
Administrative Fax Number: | (604) 707-2807 | |
Website: | dpic.org | |
General Contact: Administrative e-mail: | info@dpic.ca | |
Administrative Contacts / Program Leaders: | ||
Medical Director | Dr. Roy Purssell | e-mail: purssell@dpic.ca |
Clinical Supervisor | Dr. Debra Kent | e-mail: kent@dpic.ca |
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Province(s) Served: | British Columbia | |
Language(s) of Service: | English | |
Professional Staff and Consultants: | Pharmacists, Nurses Medical consultation provided 24 hours by board certified medical toxicologists or clinical pharmacologist. |
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Services Provided: | ||
Service: | Poison Information | |
Hours/days of Operation: | 24 hours per day; 7 days per week | |
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Service Specific Contact Information: | Toll free: 1-800-567-8911 (BC) 604-682-5050 (Greater Vancouver) |
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Service: | Drug Information | |
Hours/days of Operation: | Monday to Friday: 0900h-1600h | |
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Service Specfic - Contact Information: | (healthcare professionals only 0900 - 1600h weekdays) Toll free: 1-866-298-5909 (BC) (604) 707-2787 (Greater Vancouver) |
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