Minor Illness or Major Disease? is a well-established undergraduate textbook covering the diagnosis and management of the illnesses and diseases frequently encountered in community pharmacy practice. It aids the pharmacist in differentiating between minor illnesses which can be safely managed in the pharmacy and major diseases that require referral to a medical practitioner.

This new edition has been completely revised and restructured by a new team of authors with a foreword by all four UK chief pharmaceutical officers.

The fifth edition:

• arranges the illnesses in BNF chapter order to facilitate easy cross reference
• includes a chapter on nutrition
• utilises a problem-based learning approach
• has trigger cases, management options, pharmacists and General Practitioner opinions, self assessment questions, summary of key points and key referral criteria.

Minor Illness or Major Disease? is an invaluable textbook for pharmacy undergraduate and pre-registration students and also serves as an essential aid to all community pharmacists.

1. Introduction

2. Gastrointestinal Illnesses

3. Respiratory System

4. Central Nervous System

5. Infections and Infestations

6. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary System

7. Eyes, Ears and Oral Health

8. Nutrition

9. Dermatology

From the reviews of the previous edition:

30-Sep-06, The Pharmaceutical Journal
'This is a detailed, yet easy-to-read book. It provides an update on clinical knowledge and could be used to supoort continuing professional development. It is a must-read for all pharmacists to ensure that they give the best medical treatment and advice to their patients.'
Uzma Chaudry, 30 September 2006, The Pharmaceutical Journal (Vol 277) p.405

01-Aug-06, Doody Enterprises, Inc.
'This very well organised book is geared towards pharmacists in the community, but anyone, including nurse practitioners, who deals with day-to-day common complaints and symptomology may find this an excellent resource.'
Patrick J McDonnell, PharmD, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Doody Enterprises, Inc. August 2006

01-Oct-06, New Zealand Pharmacy
'This is the fourth edition of an incredibly useful text for community pharmacists. I would recommend this book as a valuable asset to all pharmacy libraries. It is written in a very relevant and practical style which makes it a useful tool for all staff working directly with customers presenting with health issues. This extends from clinical pharmacists to pharmacy assistants and technicians. The index is excellent, allowing easy navigation, providing a quick reference in the pharmacy.'
New Zealand Pharmacy, October 2006

01-Sep-06, Irish Pharmacy Journal
'The principal strength of Minor Illness or Major Disease? is its integrated approach to symptoms in the pharmacy. As we aspire in community practice to a more seamless model of Primary Care this will prove to be a particularly valuable reference book in the future.'
P.J. Gallagher, Irish Pharmacy Journal, August/September 2006