Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient
Published in September 1992
Book
Hardback
270 pages
978-0-8016-6800-5 (ISBN)
Description
The rapidly growing geriatric population had brought about the need for a comprehensive guide to care of the elderly. Dr Ferri and Dr Fretwell strive to cover the topics that are relevant and specific to the practice of geriatric medicine. The book provides descriptions of the most common geriatric diseases, and covers the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of each condition.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8016-6800-5 (9780801668005)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Biology, epidemiology, and demographics of ageing; physiology of ageing; epidemiology; demographics; comprehensive geriatric assessment; socio-economic and legal issues; competence; informed consent; living will; elderly abuse; financing of health care; long term care; home health care; respite care; nursing home care; hospice care; geriatric rehabilitation; delirium in the elderly patient; selected geriatric syndromes; dementia; constipation; falls; low back pain; weight loss; failure to thrive; disruptive behaviour; insomnia; orthostatic hypotension; fatigue; polypharmacy; impotence; malnutrition; fractured hip; selected organ system abnormalities; psychiatric disorders; anxiety; depression; suspiciousness; neurologic disorders; stroke syndromes; Parkinsonism; endocrine.