Geriatric Secrets
3rd Edition
Published on 28. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-56053-597-3 (ISBN)
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
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
More details
Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Clinicians in Geriatrics, Geriatric Nurses, Home Care Profesionals, Internists studying for boards
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
486 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56053-597-3 (9781560535973)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Mary Ann Forciea | Risa Lavizzo-Mourey | Edna P. Schwab
Geriatric Secrets
Book
04/2000
2nd Edition
Hanley & Belfus Inc.
€55.95
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Persons
Author
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennswood Life Care Community, Philadelphia, PA
Professor of Medicine, Director, Institute of Aging, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Prebyterian Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Content
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
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