Minor Illness or Major Disease :
By: Addison, Brian.
Contributor(s): Brown, Alyson | Edwards, Ruth | Gray, Gwen.
Publisher: London : Pharmaceutical Press, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Edition: 6th ed.Description: text (254 pages).ISBN: 9780857112149.Genre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Shelf | RS92 .A33 2016 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000007036 |
Minor Illness or Major Disease - Cover -- Minor Illness or Major Disease -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the authors -- About the contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Self-care -- Non-prescription medicines -- Consultation and diagnosis -- How to use this book -- References -- Chapter 2: Gastrointestinal Illnesses -- Dyspepsia and heartburn -- Constipation, diarrhoea, IBS -- Haemorrhoids -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 3: Respiratory Illnesses -- Sneezing, congestion, rhinorrhoea, fever -- Cough and sore throat -- References -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 4: Central Nervous System -- Pain, headache, migraine, nausea and vomiting, and insomnia -- Soft tissue inflammation and joint disorders -- Obesity -- Smoking cessation -- References -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 5: Infections and Infestations -- Chickenpox and measles -- Impetigo and cold sores -- Threadworm -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 6: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary System -- Sexual health services in pharmacy -- Consultation and behavioural skills for sexual health consultations -- Urinary tract disorders -- Vaginal infections -- Menstrual disorders (dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia and premenstrual syndrome) -- Emergency hormonal contraception -- Pregnancy testing and preconception care -- References -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 7: Eyes, Ears and Oral Health -- Eye disorders -- Ear disorders -- Oral health -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 8: Nutrition -- Malnutrition -- Hyperlipidaemias -- References -- Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Chapter 9: Dermatology -- Acne and eczema -- Head lice, scabies and infections -- Napkin rash and molluscum contagiosum.
Further reading -- Self-assessment questions -- Index.
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This established textbook helps you differentiate between minor illnesses which can be safely managed in the pharmacy, and major diseases.