Diagnose and Manage Common Illnesses with Confidence: Minor Illness or Major Disease

Written by a team of experienced healthcare professionals, including Brian Addison, Alyson Brown, Ruth Edwards, Gwen Gray, and one more expert, Minor Illness or Major Disease is a trusted undergraduate textbook that provides comprehensive guidance on diagnosing and managing common illnesses in community pharmacy practice.

This essential resource helps pharmacists develop the skills to respond effectively to symptoms, differentiate between minor illnesses that can be safely managed in the pharmacy, and major diseases that require prompt referral to a medical practitioner.

Key Features and Benefits

• Covers the diagnosis and management of frequently encountered illnesses in community pharmacy practice
• Aids in developing skills to respond to symptoms and differentiate between minor illnesses and major diseases
• Helps pharmacists provide safe and effective patient care
• Updated to reflect the latest research and best practices in the field

Book Details

Paperback: 272 pages

Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0857112147

ISBN-13: 978-0857112149

Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 19 x 24.1 cm

This 6th revised edition, published on 15 July 2016, is an invaluable resource for undergraduate pharmacy students, practicing pharmacists, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in diagnosing and managing common illnesses.

By studying Minor Illness or Major Disease, you’ll gain the confidence to provide high-quality patient care and make informed decisions about when to refer patients to a medical practitioner.