When providing care, both specifi c treatment for the illness and
treatment to relieve symptoms are needed. Often you will use this
module as part of a treatment plan for a specifi c condition; the
indications for antimicrobials and other specifi c treatments are in
the Acute Care module. If new signs and symptoms, use the Acute Care
module or other guidelines to assess, classify the illness, and provide
specifi c treatment. You need to decide whether home care advice is
suffi cient or if it is necessary to also prescribe medication