NO DRUG THERAPY IN PRIMARY CARE (ASSESSMENT & ADVICE)
A broad symptom category covering breastfeeding difficulties and weaning issues; primary care provides breastfeeding support and treats specific problems, such as mastitis, as they arise. - Assessment and advice
Children follow the same pathway: assessment, explanation and follow-up. No primary-care medicine is implied.
No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care
A broad symptom category covering breastfeeding difficulties and weaning issues; primary care provides breastfeeding support and treats specific problems, such as mastitis, as they arise.
- RED FLAG - Systemic sepsis or high fever with rigors: assess urgently and refer.
- A breast lump, skin changes, or bloody nipple discharge need urgent referral to exclude breast cancer.
- No medicine is prescribed for this in primary care. The value of the consultation is recognition, explanation and follow-up, and referral if the red flags above appear.