Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs
Author | : Daniel L. Krinsky |
Publisher | : American Pharmacists Association (APhA) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
ISBN-10 | : 1582122652 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781582122656 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Written and peer reviewed by experts in practice and academia, the 19th edition of the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care is an authoritative resource for students and for health care providers who counsel and care for patients undertaking self-treatment¿nonprescription drugs, nutritional supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary therapies. Its goal is to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to assess a patient¿s health status and current practice of self-treatment, to determine whether self-care is necessary or appropriate, and, if appropriate, to recommend safe and effective self-care measures.