An edition of Primary care geriatrics (2007)

Primary care geriatrics

a case-based approach

5th ed.

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An edition of Primary care geriatrics (2007)

Primary care geriatrics

a case-based approach

5th ed.

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 ... 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. Incorporates engaging case studies throughout to illustrate all of the principles and key clinical information you need to treat your geriatric patients as well as their families. Features a two-color layout that highlights the most important information.

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Mosby Elsevier
Language
English
Pages
641

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Primary care geriatrics: a case-based approach
2007, Mosby Elsevier
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Table of Contents

Caring for older patients and an aging population
Clinical implications of normal aging
Illness and aging
Initial assessment
Health maintenance, exercise, and nutrition
Clinical pharmacology
Ethnic and cultural aspects of geriatrics
Ethics
The health care system
Perioperative care
Long-term care
Home care
Rehabilitation
Palliative care
Delirium
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Depression
Gait and mobility
Dizziness
Syncope
Falls
Urinary incontinence
Constipation and fecal incontinence
Hearing impairment
Visual impairment and eye problems
Persistent pain
Malnutrition and feeding problems
Pressure ulcers
Hypothermia and hyperthermia
Sleep disorders
Sexual health
Elder mistreatment and neglect
Alcoholism
The older adult driver
Hypertension
Coronary artery disease
Congestive heart failure
Peripheral arterial disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
Thyroid disorders
Osteoporosis
Arthritis and related disorders
Foot problems
Cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lower respiratory infections
Urinary tract infections
The acute abdomen
Prostate disease
Parkinson's disease
Oral problems
Skin problems.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Philadelphia, Pa
Genre
Case studies.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
618.97
Library of Congress
RC952.7 .P75 2007, RC952.7.P75 2007

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxii, 641 p. :
Number of pages
641

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL17898578M
ISBN 10
0323039308
ISBN 13
9780323039307
LCCN
2006043836
OCLC/WorldCat
64589094
Library Thing
1906985
Goodreads
1115664

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