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
- An eBook included in all print purchases
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
- 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
- An eBook included in all print purchases
