"Evolve learning resources for students and lecturers".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Respiratory system -- Ophthalmology -- Ear conditions -- Central nervous system -- Women's health -- Gastroenterology -- Dermatology -- Musculoskeletal conditions -- Paediatrics -- Specific product requests.

Completely revised and updated throughout, this new edition of the best-selling title in community pharmacy continues to provide an essential reference for undergraduate and pre-registration pharmacy trainees. Features: New sections on menstrual bleeding and weight loss. Clearly structured by basic anatomy, history-taking and body system. Fully illustrated throughout. Boxes throughout: trigger points indicative of referral; hints and tips. Tables throughout: differential diagnosis (key questions for each condition); evidence-based OTC medication; practical prescribing; product selection. Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter. Expanded case studies at the end of each chapter Covers all the most common conditions and gives evidence to back up over-the-counter (OTC) recommendations. Puts the presenting symptoms into the primary-care context. Suggests which questions to ask to narrow down the possible diagnoses. Gives schematic summaries of how to arrive at a diagnosis. Evidence-based boxes as a guide for OTC medication. Practical prescribing summary tables. Hints and tips boxes for product use. Self-assessment sections. Case studies at the end of chapters. Colour images of important conditions. Chapter on specific product requests. Useful websites.