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Acute Sore Throat

Acute Sore Throat Adults and children 5 years and over

Acute Sore Throat Adults and children 5 years and over. Exclude pregnant individuals under 16 years

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DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?

Swollen glands (neck, head, armpits, elbows or groin), rash, headache or tiredness?
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

White coating on the tongue which peels leaving the tongue red, swollen and covered in bumps
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Red cheeks
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Pus formation between your tonsils and the wall of your throat
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Difficulty swallowing, changes in your voice, drooling, breathing difficulties
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Signs of dehydration
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Abscess in the neck
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

Noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing (stridor)
YES NO

PLEASE REFER TO THE PHARMACIST FOR ONWARD REFERRAL TO AN APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE ANY MORE DETAILS ON THIS FORM IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?

Fever?
YES NO

Purulence (pus present)?
YES NO

Is this the first time you have sought advice within 3 days after onset of symptoms?
YES NO

Severely inflamed tonsils?
YES NO

No cough or nasal inflammation?
YES NO

SELF CARE ADVICE:

Provide the patient with the TARGET RTI leaflet Without antibiotics most will be better within 7 – 8 days Rest, drink fluids

Paracetamol:

Pain relief

Sore Throat Sprays:

Difflam, Covonia Sore Throat Spray, Ultra Chloraseptic

Lozenges:

Range OTC

IF NO IMPROVEMENT IN 7 DAYS RETURN FOR REASSESSMENT

SELF CARE AND PAIN RELIEF

Provide the patient with the TARGET RTI leaflet Without antibiotics most will be better within 7 – 8 days Rest, drink fluids

Paracetamol:

Pain relief

Sore Throat Sprays:

Difflam, Covonia Sore Throat Spray, Ultra Chloraseptic

Lozenges:

Range OTC

IF NO IMPROVEMENT IN 3–5 DAYS RETURN FOR REASSESSMENT

PATIENT DETAILS

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MEDICAL HISTORY

Do you take any medication (please list)
YES NO

Do you have any allergies?
YES NO

DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS? IF YES, PHARMACIST TO UNDERTAKE A NEWS2 SCORE

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Email: kirit@clara.co.uk

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