Hotlines

A direct communication system, usually telephone, established for instant contact. It is designed to provide special information and assistance through trained personnel and is used for counseling, referrals, and emergencies such as poisonings and threatened suicides.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): N02.421.297.448

MeSH Unique ID: D015277

Entry Terms:

• Hotline
• Telephone Hotlines
• Telephone Hotline

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Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Emergency Medical Services
Hotlines