Symptoms in the pharmacy : a guide to the management of common illness (8th edition)

Fully updated to reflect NHS moves to encourage greater self-care and more use of over-the-counter remediesInformed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, this reference guide provides pharmacists working in the community with the treatment information they need when they need it.

Each chapter incorporates a decision-making framework which distills the information necessary for treatment along with suggestions on "when to refer" set off in summary boxes.

Elucidating case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists and doctors describe, in their own words, listening to and treating patients suffering with a range of common problems, from migraine to eczema to IBS. The indispensable guide to assessing and managing common symptoms seen in the pharmacy Includes information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply such as those for malaria prophylaxis and erectile dysfunctionNow includes more highlights of "Red Flag" signs and symptomsCovers respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, ear and eye, cardiovascular, and pain conditionsOffers specific recommendations for women's, men's and children's health problemsProvides decision making support for cases involving ethical dilemmasFeatures a visual display of relevant treatment guidelinesEmphasizes the evidence base for OTC medicines With expert coverage of most common ailments which will be encountered by pharmacists on a daily basis, Symptoms in the Pharmacy, 8th Edition is a professional resource you'll want to keep close at hand for frequent consultation.