Download or read book Taking a Toxic Exposure History written by Arthur L. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to increase the primary care provider1s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation of potentially exposed patients. The primary care clinician can play an important role in detecting, treating, and preventing disease caused by toxic exposure by taking a thorough exposure history. This issue begins with a composite case study that describes a realistic encounter with a patient. This description is followed by a pre-test (answers are provided). It ends with a post-test. Appendix issued in Sep. 1994 on Consultation, Referral and Followup lists: consultation sources; resource centers, and other sources.