The New Zealand medical journal
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a descriptive study to determine the pattern and resource usage of intentional self poisonings presenting to an urban emergency department. ⋯ self poisoning is an activity associated with a low morbidity and mortality that remains a resource consuming problem, even in postbarbiturate times. It is infrequently seen acutely by general practitioners however it is a condition that needs greater awareness as prescribed drugs are usually involved. The tricyclic antidepressants and the beta blockers are of relatively greater importance in utilising ICU services.