This fully revised and updated guide covers treatment of common diseases as well as other medical, therapeutic and patient related issues. Written by pharmacists and clinicians to ensure a team approach, with in-depth analysis of the treatment of disease by drug therapy and the input of the pharmacist to this as a member of the "team" -- in hospital and in the community.

Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Medical Books

Edwards MA MD(Cantab) FRCPE FRCP FRSE, Clive R. W.

Walker BPharm PhD FRPharmS FFPH, Roger

Pharmacology

Churchill/Livingstone

<p>The new edition of this popular, well-established textbook addresses the expanding role of the pharmacist in treating patients. It covers treatment of common diseases as well as other medical, therapeutic and patient related issues. Written by both pharmacists and clinicians to reflect a team approach, it offers an in-depth analysis of drug therapy in the treatment of disease, relying on input from the pharmacist as a member of the "team" in hospital and community settings. Information is easy to locate in a logical format organized primarily by systems and disorders.</p>
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<li>A logical organization and format for each chapter provides consistent features including key points, epidemiology, aetiology, disease, clinical manifestations, investigations and treatment, drugs used in treatment.</li>
<li>Convenient tables and boxes highlight supplementary information in the text such as risk factors and dietary guidelines.</li>
<li>All chapters close with an "evidence-based practice" box and case studies that solidify applications of chapter content.</li>
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<li>More up-to-date information is provided on: "rational" antibiotic prescribing and the institution of policies; advances in therapy for chronic renal failure and transplants; changes in asthma treatment; and new drugs for epilepsy and Parkinson's.</li>
<li>The neurology section has been expanded to include a new chapter on multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and treatment.</li>
<li>More information has been added related to infertility treatment and menopause.</li>
<li>New two-color illustrations make the text more readable and accessible.</li>
<li>A greater emphasis on treatment of the patient rather than the diagnosis reflects a shift in focus toward patient-centered care.</li>
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Basic Sciences

<p>Pharmacy students and practitioners now have increased responsibilities in the areas of prescribing and treatment. Modern therapeutics requires an understanding of the disease process, clinical pharmacology and the supporting evidence from scientifically designed clinical trials. The process of selecting optimal drug regimens is a team effort and depends upon the skills of pharmacists working with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. This multi-author text, written by pharmacists and physicians, is suitable for those who work in both primary and secondary care. It provides a complete and detailed account of all major aspects of therapeutics and rational drug use in a readable and attractive style.</p>
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<li>The best-known, most widely respected text in the field of clinical pharmacy</li>
<li>In-depth treatment of therapeutics - more important than ever because of the expanding role of the pharmacist in prescribing</li>
<li>Each chapter on therapeutics follow a logical order and format: ley points, epidemiology, aetiology, disease, clinical manifestations, investigations and treatment, drugs used in treatment.</li>
<li>Effective use of tables and boxes for supplementary information</li>
<li>Written by an experienced multi-disciplinary team of pharmacists and doctors</li>
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<li>New chapter on prescribing for pharmacists.</li>
<li>More in-depth discussion of the rationales for drugs treatment.</li>
<li>New boxes throughout on ‘prescribing tips'.</li>
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Whittlesea BSc MSc PhD MRPharmS, Cate

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Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics