Geriatric secrets

Author(s)

• Forciea, Mary Ann
• Schwab, Edna P.
• Raziano, Donna Brady
• Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa

Bibliographic Information

Geriatric secrets

[edited by] Mary Ann Forciea, Edna P. Schwab, Donna Brady Raziano, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

Hanley & Belfus, c2004

3rd ed

• pbk

Note

Previous ed.: 2000

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This best-seller in geriatrics is even better in an updated and completely revised new edition. Geriatric Secrets provides a substantial knowledge base in geriatric medicine and provides a wealth of insights into the art and practice of geriatrics, featuring all the most important "need to know" questions and answers in the proven format of the Secrets Series (R). Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers Presentation of a vast amount of information, but not overly simplistic The most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series (R) Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review Thorough, highly detailed index

Table of Contents

Art and Practice of Geriatrics Biology of Aging Functional Assessment Collaborative Practice ABCs of Medicare Reimbursement GERIATRIC SYNDROMES Aging and Neurocognitive Functioning Memory Delirium Dementia Pharmaecotherapy Sleep Disorders Falls/Gait (Gait Disorders) Osteoporosis Pain/Palliative Care Nutrition Constipation OFFICE CARE OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT Periodic Health Exam of the Older Patient Advance Directives Spirituality Elder Abuse Depression Parkinson's Disease Anticoagulants ASCVD/CAD Endocrine problems in the elderly CHF Rheumatology Arthritis UI Prostate Disease Vision Loss Dental Problems of the Older Patient Hearing Loss Sexuality Alcoholism Driving Podiatry HOSPITAL CARE OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT Perioperative Management Stroke Dizziness, Vertigo and Syncope Hip Fracture Dehydration Infections (pnx, urosepsis, shingles, etc.) Pressure Ulcers Discharge Planning ALTERNATIVE SITES OF CARE Nursing Homes Assessment of Nursing Home Patient Infection Control (TB, MRSA, VREC, HIV) Home Care Hospice (Palliative Care) Alternative Sites of Care Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Details

• NCID: BA67530194
• ISBN:
  • 1560535970
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pa
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 328 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 618.97
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Geriatrics