Completely revised and updated throughout, this new edition of the best-selling title in community pharmacy continues to provide an essential reference for all non-medical prescribers but especially for undergraduate and pre-registration pharmacy trainees.
Features:
Extended information on conditions to eliminate
New products covered
Clearly structured by basic anatomy, history-taking and body system
Fully illustrated throughout
Boxes throughout: trigger points indicative of referral; hints and tips
Tables throughout: differential diagnosis (key questions for each condition); evidence-based OTC medication; practical prescribing; product selection
Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with answer explanations
Expanded case studies at the end of each chapter
An enhanced ebook, with BONUS materials including:
? more self-assessment questions
? additional written case studies
? videos on physical examination
? a chapter covering evidence-based medicine
Ch 1 - Making a diagnosis; Ch 2 - Respiratory system; Ch 3 - Ophthalmology; Ch 4 - Ear conditions; Ch 5 - Central nervous system; Ch 6 - Women's health; Ch 7 - Gastroenterology; Ch 8 - Dermatology; Ch 9 - Musculoskeletal conditions; Ch 10 - Paediatrics; Ch 11 - Specific product requests