{"title":"John Blenkinsopp","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Blenkinsopp offers practical insights into health and wellness, with a particular focus on pharmacy practice. His works guide readers through recognising and understanding symptoms, emphasising accessible knowledge for both healthcare professionals and the curious public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect clear, well-informed content that bridges medical expertise and everyday health concerns, making complex topics approachable without sacrificing accuracy. Blenkinsopp’s books serve as valuable resources for anyone interested in patient care and symptom management.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"symptoms-in-the-pharmacy-by-alison-blenkinsopp-9781394266319","title":"Symptoms in the Pharmacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity pharmacies are often the first source for information and advice when health problems arise. Increasingly, patients are being referred to pharmacists by other healthcare professionals through Pharmacy First and similar schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a decision-making framework along with ‘red flags’, ‘when to refer’, and evidence-based treatment recommendations. A unique feature is that case studies appear throughout, in which pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and patients describe the assessment and treatment of a wide range of common problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights of this substantially updated tenth edition are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe addition of seven major sections covering the initial Pharmacy First scheme in England: acute otitis media (AOM); impetigo; infected insect bites; shingles; acute sinusitis; sore throat; and uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA changed book title to reflect the increasing remit of community pharmacy in disease prevention, with extended content on topics such as blood pressure measurement and shingles vaccination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e‘The consultation’ expanded in a new chapter, including decisions about supplying antibiotics with a suggested framework to reflect antimicrobial stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePharmacy continuation of contraceptive pills and the Pharmacy Contraception service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRevisited and updated information on COVID-19 and long COVID in the light of the transition of COVID-19 to an endemic state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePracticing and Foundation trainee pharmacists, as well as undergraduate pharmacy students and many other healthcare professionals, will find \u003ci\u003eSymptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses and Disease Prevention\u003c\/i\u003e invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598778024172,"sku":"9781394266319","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a7ef47d236b5eaf973a16868762220c1.jpg?v=1778025387"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-blenkinsopp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}