Symptoms in the Pharmacy - A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses

A Thorough Guidebook for Assessing and Managing Common Symptoms and Illnesses Seen in the Pharmacy
 
Pharmacies, and pharmacists, are often the first source for information and advice used by a patient when health problems arise. This book supports pharmacists to recognize symptoms, advise with confidence, and recommend appropriate treatment or referral, while also providing a comprehensive digest of common conditions ideal for both practical use and reference.
 
Informed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, each chapter in the book provides pharmacists and their staff working in the community with a decision-making framework along with suggestions on "when to refer" contained within summary boxes. A unique feature of the book is that case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists, doctors, nurses and patients themselves describe assessment and treatment of a wide range of common problems.
 
This 9th edition of the book also includes:
* Consideration of conducting pharmacy consultations remotely as well as in person in the pharmacy
* New content on COVID-19 and Long-COVID in pharmacy practice
* Information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply
* Expanded content on women's health including information on desogestrel, menopause and incontinence
* Broadening of the insomnia chapter to include consideration of mental health problems
* Increased content on non-drug treatment options and their supporting evidence
* A summary of evidence sources at the end of each chapter
* Decision-making support for unique cases which involve ethical dilemmas
 
Practicing and Foundation trainee pharmacists, as well as undergraduate pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals, will find Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses invaluable when dealing with both common and obscure symptoms and illnesses.

List of contents

Preface
 
Introduction and how to use this book
 
About the companion website
 
Chapter 1 Respiratory Problems 1
 
Coughs and colds
 
Cough
 
Sore throat
 
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
 
Respiratory symptoms for direct referral
 
Chapter 2 COVID-19 and Long-Covid
 
Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems
 
Mouth ulcers
 
Heartburn
 
Indigestion
 
Nausea and vomiting
 
Motion sickness and its prevention
 
Constipation
 
Diarrhoea
 
Irritable bowel syndrome
 
Haemorrhoids
 
Chapter 4 Skin Conditions
 
Eczema/dermatitis
 
Acne
 
Common fungal infections
 
Cold sores
 
Sunburn
 
Warts and verrucae
 
Scabies
 
Dandruff
 
Psoriasis
 
Chapter 5 Painful Conditions
 
Musculoskeletal problems
 
Headache
 
Chapter 6 Women's Health
 
Cystitis
 
Incontinence
 
Dysmenorrhoea
 
Premenstrual syndrome
 
Menorrhagia
 
Menopause
 
Vaginal thrush
 
Emergency hormonal contraception
 
Desogestrel oral contraception
 
Common symptoms in pregnancy
 
Chapter 7 Men's Health
 
Lower urinary tract symptoms
 
Erectile dysfunction
 
Hair loss
 
Chapter 8 Older People, Frailty and Falls Prevention
 
Chapter 9 Eye and Ear Problems
 
Eye problems: The red eye
 
Eye problems: The dry eye
 
Common ear problems
 
Chapter 10 Childhood Conditions
 
Infections and rashes
 
Infantile colic
 
Teething
 
Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis)
 
Head lice
 
Threadworm (pinworm)
 
Oral thrush (oral candidiasis)
 
Chapter 11 Insomnia and Mental Wellbeing
 
Difficulty sleeping
 
Mental Wellbeing
 
Chapter 12 Prevention of Heart Disease
 
Prevention of heart disease
 
Chapter 13 Malaria Prevention
 
Chapter 14 Pharmacogenomics
 
Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral
 
Index

About the author

Alison Blenkinsopp, OBE, BPharm, FFRPS, PhD, Educational Consultant and Professor of the Practice of Pharmacy, UK.
Martin Duerden, BMedSci, MB BS, DRCOG, DipTher, DPH, FRCGP, is a recently Retired General Practitioner and Medical Adviser for the Diploma in Therapeutics at Cardiff Medical School, Cardiff University, UK. John Blenkinsopp, MB ChB, BPharm, MRPharmS, trained both as a Pharmacist and a Doctor and is Chief Medical Officer for Avipero Ltd, UK.

Summary

A Thorough Guidebook for Assessing and Managing Common Symptoms and Illnesses Seen in the Pharmacy

Pharmacies, and pharmacists, are often the first source for information and advice used by a patient when health problems arise. This book supports pharmacists to recognize symptoms, advise with confidence, and recommend appropriate treatment or referral, while also providing a comprehensive digest of common conditions ideal for both practical use and reference.

Informed by the experiences and expertise of seasoned pharmacists and GPs, each chapter in the book provides pharmacists and their staff working in the community with a decision-making framework along with suggestions on "when to refer" contained within summary boxes. A unique feature of the book is that case studies are provided throughout, in which pharmacists, doctors, nurses and patients themselves describe assessment and treatment of a wide range of common problems.

This 9th edition of the book also includes:
* Consideration of conducting pharmacy consultations remotely as well as in person in the pharmacy
* New content on COVID-19 and Long-COVID in pharmacy practice
* Information about medicines recently reclassified for OTC supply
* Expanded content on women's health including information on desogestrel, menopause and incontinence
* Broadening of the insomnia chapter to include consideration of mental health problems
* Increased content on non-drug treatment options and their supporting evidence
* A summary of evidence sources at the end of each chapter
* Decision-making support for unique cases which involve ethical dilemmas

Practicing and Foundation trainee pharmacists, as well as undergraduate pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals, will find Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses invaluable when dealing with both common and obscure symptoms and illnesses.

Additional text

"The latest edition is a welcome update in the sometimes confusing over-the-counter arena. This includes a chapter on COVID-19 and Long-COVID and information about desogestrel. Insights by a GP in every chapter are always welcome. I would highly recommend the book to pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and pharmacists." - Babir Malik, University of Bradford

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"The latest edition is a welcome update in the sometimes confusing over-the-counter arena. This includes a chapter on COVID-19 and Long-COVID and information about desogestrel. Insights by a GP in every chapter are always welcome. I would highly recommend the book to pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and pharmacists." - Babir Malik, University of Bradford

Product details

• Authors: Blenkinsopp, A Blenkinsopp, Alison Blenkinsopp, Alison (Educational Consultant and Pr Blenkinsopp, Alison Duerden Blenkinsopp, J Blenkinsopp, John Blenkinsopp, Blenkinsopp Alison, Blenkinsopp John, Martin Duerden, Martin (Cardiff University Duerden, Duerden Martin
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781119807445
• ISBN: 978-1-119-80744-5
• No. of pages: 576
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Medizin, Pharmazie, Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Medicine, Pharmakologie u. Pharmazeutische Medizin, Medical Science