Minor Illness or Major Disease?
The clinical pharmacist in the community
Fourth edition
Clive Edwards - Prescribing Adviser, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Paul Stillman - General Practitioner, Crawley, Sussex
Diagnosing and treating minor ailments has become widely recognised as being an important part of the pharmacy profession. Minor Illness or Major Disease? is a clear, concise guide to the disease symptoms frequently encountered in community practice and can be used to aid the pharmacist in making a rational diagnosis of illness and a recommendation for treatment or referral.
This new edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the changing nature of community pharmacy practice with respect to responding to symptoms. Updates include details of new prescription only medicines being deregulated to pharmacy medicine status (POM to P medicines), advice on commonly used herbal OTC medicines such as echinacea, St John's wort, and glucosamine, evidence for use of OTC medicines, and even more helpful illustrations. Key further reading and updated case studies presented in a Q&A format accompany each chapter.
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Reviews:
30-Sep-06, The Pharmaceutical Journal:
'This is a detailed, yet easy-to-read book. Ot 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
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Contents:
Part A Responding to Symptoms: 1. Introduction: 2. Headache: 3. Cough: 4. Sore Throats and Colds: 5. Eye Disorders: 6. Constipation: 7. Diarrhoea: 8. Abdominal Disorders: 9. Perianal and Perivulval Pruritus: 10. Ear Disorders: 11. Musculoskeletal Disorders: 12. Skin Disorders: Face and Scalp: 13. Skin Disorders: Trunk and Limbs: 14. Childhood Ailments: 15. Foot Disorders: 16. Oral and Dental Disorders: Part B Preventative Self Care: 17. Smoking Cessation: 18. Cardiovascular Disease: 19. Emergency Hormonal Contraception: 20. Travel Health:
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$49.99
ISBN: 978 0 85369 627 8
Publication Date:
May 2006
Paperback
246 x 189mm
304pp
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