Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings
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When a potential poisoning occurs, calling UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center is faster - and safer - than relying on artificial intelligence or an internet search.
"Calls to the poison center are answered by healthcare providers s . . .
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Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings
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When a potential poisoning occurs, calling UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center is faster - and safer - than relying on artificial intelligence or an internet search.
"Calls to the poison center are answered by healthcare providers s . . .
