Main description:

Thoroughly updated and revised, this book is a clearly structured and colourfully illustrated guide to the differential diagnosis of symptoms commonly seen by community pharmacists. Organised by body system, each chapter begins with a system overview and a brief guide to history-taking. Each symptom or condition examined according to background; prevalence; aetiology; arriving at a differential diagnosis; questions to ask the patient, and conditions to eliminate. From reviews of the first edition 'Paul Rutter's timely book provides a well-structured guide to making differential diagnoses ...The comprehensive text is easy to read and there are many excellent illustrations ...All community pharmacists - whatever their experience - will find this book an excellent continuing professional development resource. I recommend it' - "The Pharmaceutical Journal".

Contents:

Useful websites Preface Introduction How to use this book Acknowledgements 1. Respiratory system 2. Ophthalmology 3. Ear conditions 4. The central nervous system 5. Women's health 6. Gastroenterology 7. Dermatology 8. Musculoskeletal conditions 9. Paediatrics 10. Specific product requests Abbreviations Glossary of terms Index