Description
Paul Rutter’s sixth edition follows the presentations frequently encountered in community pharmacy, organised by body system. Respiratory, ear, eye, gastrointestinal, and skin complaints are considered alongside treatment options and referral criteria. Pictures and focused summaries support the reasoning behind assessment and product selection.
Topics covered
- Common respiratory, ear, eye, gastrointestinal, and skin presentations.
- Symptom assessment, treatment considerations, and referral red flags.
- Clinical reasoning cases and chapter questions with answer explanations.
Who it’s for
Pharmacy students, community pharmacists, and practitioners developing primary care consultation skills.
Study use: Work through a case before reading its explanation, then identify the findings that support treatment or prompt referral.
