Primary Care Geriatrics
A Case-Based Approach
5th Edition
Published on 1. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-323-03930-7 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this new edition continues to be the best comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, you'll find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care. It consists of detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes and presentations of common conditions and situations. What's more, the 5th edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a bonus CD-ROM containing supplemental materials.
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 150 illustrations (50 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-03930-7 (9780323039307)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Richard J. Ham | Philip D. Sloane | Gregg A. Warshaw
Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics
A Case-Based Approach (Expert Consult: Online and Print)
Book
01/2014
6th Edition
Saunders
€75.63
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Previous edition
Book
10/2001
4th Edition
Mosby
€70.67
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE Chapter 1: Caring for Older Patients and an Aging Population Chapter 2: Clinical Implications of Normal Aging Chapter 3: Illness and Aging Chapter 4: Primary Care Assessment of the Geriatric Patient Chapter 5: Health Maintenance, Exercise and Nutrition Chapter 6: Clinical Pharmacology Chapter 7: Ethnic and Cultural Aspects of Geriatrics Chapter 8: Ethics Chapter 9: Health Care System Chapter 10: Perioperative Care Chapter 11: Long-Term Care Chapter 12: Home Care Chapter 13: Rehabilitation Chapter 14: Palliative Care UNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS Chapter 15: Delirium Chapter 16: Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Chapter 17: Depression Chapter 18: Gait and Immobility Chapter 19: Dizziness Chapter 20: Syncope Chapter 21: Falls Chapter 22: Urinary Incontinence Chapter 23: Constipation and Fecal Incontinence Chapter 24: Hearing Impairment Chapter 25: Visual Impairment and Eye Problems Chapter 26: Persistent Pain Chapter 27: Malnutrition and Feeding Problems Chapter 28: Pressure Ulcers Chapter 29: Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Chapter 30: Sleep Disorders Chapter 31: Sexual Health Chapter 32: Elder Mistreatment and Neglect Chapter 33: Alcoholism Chapter 34: The Older Adult Driver UNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS Chapter 35: Hypertension Chapter 36: Coronary Artery Disease Chapter 37: Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 38: Peripheral Vascular Disease Chapter 39: Cerebrovascular Disease Chapter 40: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 41: Thyroid Disorders Chapter 42: Osteoporosis Chapter 43: Arthritis and Related Disorders Chapter 44: Foot Problems Chapter 45: Cancer Chapter 46: COPD and Lower Respiratory Infections Chapter 47: Urinary Tract Infections Chapter 48: The Acute Abdomen Chapter 49: Prostate Disease Chapter 50: Parkinson's Disease Chapter 51: Oral Problems Chapter 52: Skin Problems