
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition
McGraw-Hill Medical (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 16. December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-07-149822-7 (ISBN)
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Description
The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health care
A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and easy on the eyes.Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copies of this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn't resonate with you as well."--Doody's
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written overview 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 older patients.
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 services Time-saving tables that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening An appendix of internet resources on geriatrics NEW! Evidence-Based Summary section added to selected chapters NEW! The addition of a Nurse Practitioner to the author team for the widest perspective possible
A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and easy on the eyes.Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copies of this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn't resonate with you as well."--Doody's
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written overview 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 older patients.
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 services Time-saving tables that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening An appendix of internet resources on geriatrics NEW! Evidence-Based Summary section added to selected chapters NEW! The addition of a Nurse Practitioner to the author team for the widest perspective possible
Reviews / Votes
Praise for past editions:"This handy-carry-and-use paperback is invaluable as a ready source of comprehensive up-to-date geriatric clinical information...Richly supplemented by an enormous number of helpful tables, figures, and references."--American Family Physician American Family Physician 20081118 "So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is easy to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics."--Journal of Family Practice Journal of Family Practice 20081118More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
51 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
686 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-149822-7 (9780071498227)
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Robert L. Kane | Joseph G. Ouslander | Itamar B. Abrass
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics 7/E
Book
07/2013
7th Edition
McGraw-Hill Medical
€71.79
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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Content
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. Confusion: 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
APPENDIX: Selected Internet Resources on Geriatrics
Index
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. Confusion: 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
APPENDIX: Selected Internet Resources on Geriatrics
Index