Fundamentals of geriatric medicine : a case-based approach / editor, Rainier P. Soriano ; associate editors, Helen M. Fernandez, Christine K. Cassel, Rosanne M. Leipzig.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Soriano, Rainier P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geriatrics.

Evidence-based medicine.

Evidence-Based Medicine.

Medical Subjects:

Geriatrics.

Evidence-Based Medicine.

Physical Description:

xx, 624 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer, [2007]

Summary:

Experts in geriatric medicine have streamlined Cassel's classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, Fourth Edition, into this concise guide filled with focused information and case-based instruction. This useful reference addresses the complexity of disease prevention and presentation in elderly patients, as well as geriatric pharmacology. Medicare and Medicaid, and conditions common to elderly patients, including depression, dementia, and hypertension, are also covered. Numerous graphs and tables are included throughout the book to assist the reader in processing the information presented and incorporating it into clinical practice. This practical guide is an essential resource for all those caring for the elderly.

Contents:

1 Approach to the Older Adult Patient / Rainier P. Soriano 1

2 The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment / Rainier P. Soriano 20

3 Geriatric Pharmacology and Drug Prescribing for Older Adults / Rosanne M. Leipzig 39

4 Sites of Care for Older Adults / Kenneth S. Boockvar 56

5 Medicare and Medicaid / S. Brent Ridge 73

6 Psychosocial Influences on Health in Later Life / Judith L. Howe 80

7 Medicolegal Aspects of the Care of Older Adults / Olusegun A. Apoeso 94

8 Prevention and Chemoprophylaxis in the Elderly / Emily J. Chai 109

9 Vision and Hearing Impairments / Helen M. Fernandez 143

10 Exercise and Rehabilitation / Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly 164

11 Nutrition / Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly 177

12 The Older Surgical Patient / Hannah I. Lipman 192

13 Depression, Dementia, and Delirium / Rainier P. Soriano 216

14 Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders / Reena Karani 250

15 Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke / Daniel E. Wollman 267

16 Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders / Daniel E. Wollman 289

17 Dizziness and Syncope / Rainier P. Soriano 304

18 Osteoarthritis / Kathleen R. Srock 322

19 Osteoporosis / Helen M. Fernandez 340

20 Instability and Falls / Helen M. Fernandez 356

21 Hip Fractures / Rengena E. Chan-Ting 373

22 Hypertension / Olusegun A. Apoeso 386

23 Cardiovascular and Peripheral Arterial Diseases / Anna U. Loengard 403

24 Diabetes Mellitus / Audrey K. Chun 437

25 Thyroid Disorders / Audrey K. Chun 450

26 Anemia in the Elderly / Jennifer M. Hensley 470

27 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / Hans L. Stohrer 485

28 Erectile Dysfunction / Hans L. Stohrer 502

29 Urinary Incontinence / Eileen H. Callahan 512

30 Pressure Ulcers / R. Morgan Bain 531

31 Overview of Palliative Care and Non-Pain Symptom Management / Rainier P. Soriano 547

32 Principles of Pain Management / R. Morgan Bain 573.

Notes:

"'Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine: a case-based approach' is intended as a practical educational companion to 'Geriatric Medicine: [an evidence-based approach]', 4th edition, by Christine K. Cassel et al. (New York: Springer, 2003)."--Preface.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0387323244

9780387323244

OCLC:

86087036