Community Pharmacy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment 4e continues to be the trusted guide to differential diagnosis of symptoms commonly seen by Australian and New Zealand community pharmacists.
The fourth edition has been carefully and thoroughly revised and reflects changes to over-the-counter drug scheduling and new over-the-counter drugs. In addition, the text highlights trends in pharmacy education and practice, with an emphasis on counselling, communication skills, evidence-based practice and customer requests specific to Australia and New Zealand.
'Practice points' - tips on how to counsel patients about medications
Image library to help diagnose common presentations
Legal and ethical considerations for medication supply
Referral protocols for pharmacist-only medicines
Tips on managing specific product requests
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Additional resources on Evolve
eBook on VitalSource
Student and instructor resources
Additional images for ophthalmology, dermatology, stings and bites and musculoskeletal conditions
eChapters - 'Evidence-based pharmacy practice' and 'Wound management'
Case studies
Instructor resources
Image collection
Additional online content about wound care, stings and bites, ophthalmology, dermatology and musculoskeletal presentations to assist with accurate diagnosis
Introduction updated with legal and ethical considerations surrounding medication supply/non-supply
Chapter 10 Special Product Requests now incorporates naloxone injection
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By:
David Newby , Paul Rutter Imprint: Elsevier Australia Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 4th edition ISBN:9780729542883 ISBN 10: 0729542882 Pages: 381 Publication Date:15 September 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active