Rainier P. Soriano
Springer New York
2007e druk, 2007
9780387323244
Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
A Case-Based Approach
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Paperback, 628 blz.
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Springer New York |
2007e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9780387323244
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This book distills the wealth of knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e into a practical guide for primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents. Written by top experts in the field, the book offers a detailed, compact overview of geriatric care. It addresses geriatric pharmacology, Medicare and Medicaid, and numerous other subjects unique to older adults. The case-based instructional approach helps readers navigate the complexity of prevention, presentation, and treatment for conditions such as depression, dementia, and hypertension. Graphs and tables aid the reader in determining the proper courses of treatment.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780387323244
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:628
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2007
Inhoudsopgave
Approach to the Older Adult Patient.- The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.- Geriatric Pharmacology and Drug Prescribing For Older Adults.- Sites of Care for Older Adults.- Medicare and Medicaid.- Psychosocial Influences in Health in Late Life.- Medico-Legal Aspects of Older Adult Care.- Prevention and Chemoprophylaxis in the Elderly.- Vision and Hearing Impairments.- Exercise and Rehabilitation.- Nutrition.- The Older Surgical Patient.- Depression, Dementia, Delirium.- Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders.- Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke.- Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders.- Chronic Dizziness and Syncope.- Osteoarthritis.- Osteoporosis.- Instability and Falls.- Hip Fractures.- Hypertension.- Cardiovascular and Peripheral Arterial Diseases.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Thyroid Disease.- Anemia in the Elderly.- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.- Erectile Dysfunction.- Urinary Incontinence.- Pressure Ulcers.- Overview of Palliative Care.- Principles of Pain Management