This book intends to highlight areas of interest, for medical students, in the care of elderly people. It is aimed at people from other medical and paramedical specialities, so that they may gain an appreciation of the many extra components required in the care of elderly patients.
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Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-433-00162-1 (9780433001621)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Demography and sociological aspects of geriatric medicine; ageing; differences in managing elderly vs young patients; drug therapy; nutrition; confusion and other mental disorders; common forms of cerebrovascular disease; common diseases of the nervous system; special senses - visual loss and deafness; falls and immobility; joint disease and medical aspects of orthopaedic surgery; common endocrine problems; incontinence and pressure sores; terminal care. Appendices: 1 - areas of future research; 2 - training and career opportunities; references and further reading.
