The Minor Ailment Service (MAS)

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NES have prepared this package in two formats –an online version here, and a written copy.

Printed package

• was sent to each Scottish pharmacy during July 2006
• contains DVD of three presentations from NES National MAS Day
• includes a Quick Reference Guide to eMAS which can be kept beside your pharmacy system

Online version (see below)

• expedient method of providing training while printing takes place
• available to view online from 31 May 2006
• presented as pdfs in individual sections (click links at bottom of page)
• NOT intended for printing in your pharmacy (although you may want to print the Quick Reference Guide ONLY, for use until the printed version arrives)

NES Pharmacy wish you every success as you begin to register people for your Minor Ailment Service!

Minor Ailment Service Online Package

• Introduction (pdf)
• Section 1: Introducing the Minor Ailment Service (pdf)
• Section 2: How the Minor Ailment Service (MAS) Works (pdf)
• Section 3: Using eMAS Software (pdf)
• Section 4: Payment Processing (pdf)
• Section 5: Key Steps to Implementation of MAS (pdf)
• Section 6: Abbreviations/References (pdf)
• Section 7: Appendices (pdf)
• MAS Quick Guide (pdf)

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