ABSTRACT

This sixth edition of the best-selling The Minor Illness Manual has been completely revised and updated to include the latest clinical guidance and prescribing information, with a reworked introductory chapter reflecting the changing demands of primary care and a new chapter added on COVID-19 and pandemics.

The simple, clear and easy-to-use format gives primary care professionals – including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physician associates and paramedics – speedy access to evidence-based guidance for dealing quickly and appropriately with the wide-ranging situations they are likely to encounter in their daily practice.

chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|9 pages

Fever and sepsis

chapter Chapter 3|15 pages

Respiratory tract infections

chapter Chapter 4|3 pages

COVID-19 and pandemics

chapter Chapter 5|27 pages

Ear, nose and throat

chapter Chapter 6|7 pages

Eyes

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Neurology

chapter Chapter 8|40 pages

Skin

chapter Chapter 9|22 pages

Abdomen

chapter Chapter 10|16 pages

Women's health

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Mental health

chapter Chapter 12|25 pages

Musculoskeletal/injuries

chapter Chapter 13|12 pages

Management of minor illness

chapter Chapter 14|17 pages

Prescribing for minor illness

chapter Chapter 15|3 pages

Resources

chapter Chapter 16|4 pages

Acronyms and abbreviations