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Essentials of clinical geriatrics

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kane, Robert L, Author.
Kane
Contributor:
L Kane,Robert
Series:
LANGE Essentials
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Medicine.
Biological Science Disciplines.
Diagnosis.
Data Collection.
Adult.
Behavioral Sciences.
Health Status.
Growth and Development.
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms.
Demography.
Epidemiologic Methods.
Age Groups.
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment.
Natural Science Disciplines.
Physiological Phenomena.
Health Occupations.
Information Science.
Public Health.
Investigative Techniques.
Disciplines and Occupations.
Population Characteristics.
Social Sciences.
Quality of Health Care.
Persons.
Epidemiologic Measurements.
Psychiatry and Psychology.
Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena.
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation.
Environment and Public Health.
Named Groups.
Delivery of Health Care.
Phenomena and Processes.
Geriatric Assessment.
Aging.
Aged.
Physiology.
Psychology.
Diagnosis, Differential.
Geriatrics.
Medical Subjects:
Medicine.
Biological Science Disciplines.
Diagnosis.
Data Collection.
Adult.
Behavioral Sciences.
Health Status.
Growth and Development.
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms.
Demography.
Epidemiologic Methods.
Age Groups.
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment.
Natural Science Disciplines.
Physiological Phenomena.
Health Occupations.
Information Science.
Public Health.
Investigative Techniques.
Disciplines and Occupations.
Population Characteristics.
Social Sciences.
Quality of Health Care.
Persons.
Epidemiologic Measurements.
Psychiatry and Psychology.
Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena.
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation.
Environment and Public Health.
Named Groups.
Delivery of Health Care.
Phenomena and Processes.
Geriatric Assessment.
Aging.
Aged.
Physiology.
Psychology.
Diagnosis, Differential.
Geriatrics.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (525 pages)
Edition:
7th ed.
Place of Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] McGraw Hill 2013
Language Note:
English
Summary:
An engaging introductory guide to the core topics in geriatric medicine "This is a valuable reference for those treating geriatric patients, providing well-reasoned expectations. It offers a common-sense approach in a medical system that is oriented to procedure numbers rather than focused on what a rational outcome is. Medicine owes a debt of gratitude to the authors of this work." --Doody's Review Service For nearly three decades, the goal of Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics has remained unchanged: to help clinicians do a better job of caring for their older patients. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in an elderly patient. Features: A strong focus on the field's must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health servicesNumerous tables and figures that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and moreThorough coverage of preventive services and disease screeningAn appendix of Internet resources on geriatrics Recognizing the reality that medical issues interact with other social and environmental issues, Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics includes chapters on Health Services, Nursing Home Care, Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Persons, and Palliative Care. You will also find chapters on the differential diagnosis and management of confusion, depression, incontinence, falls, and immobility and general management strategies on cardiovascular disorders, decreased vitality, and sensory impairment. There is no better resource to help you effectively address the challenges faced by the upcoming "grey tsunami" than Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics.
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Tables and Figures
Preface
Part I: The Aging Patient and Geriatric Assessment
1. Clinical Implications of the Aging Process
2. The Geriatric Patient: Demography, Epidemiology, and Health Services Utilization
3. Evaluating the Geriatric Patient
4. Chronic Disease Management
Part II: Differential Diagnosis and Management
5. Prevention
6. Delirium and Dementia
7. Diagnosis and Management of Depression
8. Incontinence
9. Falls
10. Immobility
Part III: General Management Strategies
11. Cardiovascular Disorders
12. Decreased Vitality
13. Sensory Impairment
14. Drug Therapy
15. Health Services
16. Nursing Home Care
17. Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Persons
18. Palliative Care
Appendix: Selected Internet Resources on Geriatrics
Index.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
OCLC:
1024286807

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