Disease Management is a comprehensive introduction to the management of diseases which are commonly encountered in, but not exclusive to, primary care. Pharmacology is considered in the context of clinical practice and a holistic approach is taken to patient care to include lifestyle issues, concurrent disease and treatment and the use of alternative remedies and complementary medicine. Useful summary tables are provided with examples of concurrent diseases to be considered when prescribing or giving advice on the use of alternative remedies. This textbook considers diseases by system and covers the common therapeutic issues. Numerous case studies and practice points complement the chapters and a new feature of self-assessment sections is included.

Each section includes:

• disease characteristics
• clinical features
• pharmacology of therapeutics used to manage the condition
• treatment guidelines
• concurrent disease
• interactions
• counseling of the patient.

This second edition includes additional chapters on obesity and Parkinson's disease. There is also a new appendix of tables of important clinical measurements and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Disease Management is an invaluable text for pharmacy students, pre-registration graduates, practicing pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Part A The Patient

Part B Treatment

Part C Gastrointestinal Diseases

Part D Cardiovascular Diseases

Part E Respiratory Diseases

Part F Central Nervous System Disorders

Part G Pain and Palliation

Part H Infections

Part I Dermatology

Part J Endocrine Disorders: