Taking charge of your health : a guide to getting the best health care as you age /
Burton, John R.(John Russell),1937-
Hall, William John,1939-
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press,
2010.
Includes index.
The older patient in today's health care system. Aging today -- The complexity of medical care for seniors -- The health care system. Clinical settings and key programs for seniors -- How will the crisis in health care financing affect you? -- Understanding primary care and how to improve it -- Your doctor's perspective -- Getting the most from your referral to a specialist -- Geriatrics education for all health care providers -- Managing your health. How to take charge -- How to choose a doctor and make the most of your appointment -- Screening tests for seniors -- Managing medications -- Nutrition and exercise.
Older people