This up-to-date handbook is a concise guide to the most common health concerns
for which Canadian doctors treat their patients. Jargon-free and easy to follow,
this family resource also profiles 100 common prescription and over-the-counter
drugs used to treat these conditions, and includes information on their benefits,
risks, and side effects.The Practical Guide to Drugs in Canada will help Canadians
understand their health issues, know what questions to ask, and better manage
their drug treatments.
- Includes a full glossary of drug-related terms
- Features profiles on vitamins, supplements and minerals
Editor-in-Chief,Lalitha Raman-Wilms is a Doctor of Pharmacy, and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. An acknowledged expert in her field, she teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students, and works with other healthcare professionals to improve pharmaceutical care in the community. She lectures widely and has a particular interest in providing consumers with well-researched, accessible information about medications and drug therapy.
