Essentials of clinical geriatrics
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Essentials of clinical geriatrics
McGraw-Hill, c2004
5th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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'So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is easy to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics' - "Journal of Family Practice". 'This handy-to-carry-and-use paperback is invaluable as a ready source of comprehensive up-to-date geriatric clinical information...richly supplemented by an enormous number of helpful tables, figures, and references' - "American Family Physician". 'All practicing physicians who care for older persons, medical students, residents, fellows, and the entire interdisciplinary team caring for older persons will derive benefit from this book' - Four Stars from Doody.'The superb writing, a clear focus on the clinical issues, presentation of complex issues clearly and succinctly...just a few of the reasons why "Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics" is a favorite resource among health professionals caring for older patients. The practical, problem-oriented approach guides you systematically through the clinical implications of aging, and reviews evaluation, diagnosis, and management of clinical problems encountered in daily practice.' - From the reviews of the previous edition.Much has been added to this edition to keep you on the cutting edge of clinical geriatrics, including: a brand new chapter on preventive care in clinical geriatrics; expanded coverage of preoperative evaluation, cancer management, and end-of-life issues; updated content on genetic aspects of geriatric care, pharmacology, hormone replacement therapy, and more.
You'll appreciate the broad, readable coverage of pertinent issues and the highly accessible format of key diagnostic and therapeutic details. Superb tables conveniently summarize important information, and the handy appendix provides a compendium of checklists for essential procedures in geriatric assessment.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:Part IThe Aging Patient and Geriatric Assessment1.Clinical Implications of the Aging Process2.Demography and Epidemiology3.Evaluating the Geriatric Patient4.Developing Clinical ExpectationsPart IIDifferential Diagnosis and Management5.Delirium and Dementia6.Depression7.Incontinence8.Instability and Falls9.Immobility10.Cardiovascular Disorders11.Decreased Vitality12.Sensory ImpairmentPart IIIGeneral Management Strategies13.Drug Therapy14.Health Services15.Nursing Home Care16.Ethical Issues in the Care of Older PersonsAppendix: Geriatric Medical Forms-Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living-Main Components of Tinetti Fall Risk Scale-Reuben's Physical Performance Test-Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination-Comprehensive Medical History and Physical Assessment-Dementia Assessment-Incontinence-Minimum Data Set
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