Description
Minor Illness or Major Disease discusses in detail the diagnosis and management of frequently encountered ailments in community pharmacy practice. It is a well-established book that aims to differentiate between a minor illness and a major disease that would need immediate referral.
The sixth edition has been thoroughly revised with updated advice and up to date information about pharmacy medicines. In addition it also:
- Utilises a problem-based learning approach with case studies throughout
- Includes trigger cases, management options, pharmacist and general practitioner opinions, self-assessment questions, summary of key points and key referral criteria
- Carries a further reading section at the end of most chapters, focusing on reviews and evidence of the efficacy of over-the-counter medicines
