CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how the world accesses information. Many people are turning to AI for all types of questions, including health-related information. Instead of using AI for poison information, the medical experts at the West Virginia Poison Center are encouraging people to call the trusted experts on the Poison Help line for dealing with potential poisonings or poison information.
AI is fast and convenient, but not suitable for medical advice. Calling the West Virginia Poison Center will put you in direct contact with medical experts who can answer your questions in seconds. Unlike the Internet or AI, their medical experts treat each poisoning on a case-by-case basis since each poisoning is unique and complex.
Medical advice through AI can lead to dangerous misinformation and delays. WVPC medical experts quickly give you the right answer.
If you have a poison-related question or emergency, call the West Virginia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Do not use AI for poison answers, and do not wait for symptoms to appear.
About the West Virginia Poison Center:
The West Virginia Poison Center provides comprehensive emergency poison information, prevention and educational resources to West Virginians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The WVPC is staffed by nurses, pharmacists and physicians with special training in the treatment of poisonings. Located in Charleston, WV, the WVPC is a part of the West Virginia University-Charleston Division. Toll-free:1-800-222-1222. Website: www.wvpoisoncenter.org.
