Health Promotion Books/Videos/DVDs
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FAMILY DOCTOR BOOKS
Each of our pharmacies stocks a range of Family Doctor books published in association with the British Medical Association. They cover a wide variety of common medical conditions and aim to back up a GP’s diagnosis. Each condition is explained in simple language with colourful illustrations so the reader can understand his or her illness and is therefore in a better position to be able to cope with it.
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BOOKS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
Johnson’s Mother & Baby £12.99
Illustrated and practical guide takes you through every stage, from conception to the first 3 years. There’s advice on pregnancy and labour, developmental milestones, child health and first aid, and information is laid out in step-by-step sequences and chronologically arranged so you can quickly access what you need. This is an essential childcare bible for any parent-to-be.
Diabetes £16.99
Published in association with Diabetes UK, an authoritative, yet easy-to-understand guide to the causes and types of diabetes, the risk factors and symptoms, and how to manage the condition day-to-day. The guide includes advice on diet, exercise and controlling blood glucose levels, together with information about the glycaemic index of various foods.
BMA Complete Family Health Guide £35.00
Published in association with the BMA, the most authoritative and up-to-date information every family needs to understand and participate in their own health care decisions. With comprehensive coverage of every important aspect of health and medicine, it’s easy to use and ideal for at-a-glance information and reference.
First Aid for Children - Fast £9.99
Published in association with the British Red Cross, user-friendly step-by-step instructions tell you how to treat babies and children for more than 100 medical conditions and injuries, from minor cuts and burns to meningitis and asthma attacks. First aid procedures are illustrated photographically to give clear, detailed guidance; plus they’re all colour-coded for quick reference when you are in a hurry!
BMA New Guide to Medicine & Drugs £16.99
BMA endorsed. Written in clear jargon-free language, this book is essential reading for anybody wanting to know more about the medication they are taking or to have at home for reference.
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VIDEO’S AND DVD’S FOR LOAN
Diabetes Type 1 for beginners from Diabetes UK (AUDIO)
Diabetes Type 1 for beginners from Diabetes UK (DVD)
Diabetes Type 2 for beginners from Diabetes UK (AUDIO)
Diabetes Type 2 for beginners from Diabetes UK (DVD)
oneLife - living with epilepsy from National Society for Epilepsy (VHS)
oneLife - living with epilepsy from National Society for Epilepsy (DVD)