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PSIS: Poison Substance Information System, a proposal

Veterinary and Human Toxicology|February 1, 1983

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Summary

A Poison Substance Information System (PSIS) can be created by linking existing computer databases. This interactive system will provide efficient access to poison information, requiring some database modifications for optimal functionality.

Area of Science:

Toxicology
Computer Science
Information Science

Background:

Existing computer databases contain valuable poison-related information.
Current methods for accessing this information may be fragmented or inefficient.
The need for a centralized, easily searchable poison information resource is evident.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the development of a Poison Substance Information System (PSIS).
To outline a method for integrating existing databases into a unified system.
To demonstrate the feasibility of creating an online poison information retrieval system.

Main Methods:

Utilizing chemical codes as essential data elements for database linkage.
Employing product codes for simplified and accurate end-user access.
Describing ten component databases, with two forming the core and eight attachable modules.

Main Results:

Information is readily available within existing databases.
Linking these databases into a PSIS is achievable with modifications.
The proposed system facilitates interactive data communication for inquiry/response searches.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive online poison information retrieval system is feasible.
Modifications to existing databases are necessary but represent natural extensions of their capabilities.
The integrated PSIS will enhance access to critical poison substance data.

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