The first section covers diagnosis of common presentations of illness in older patients. Broad management approaches specific to the elderly are covered in section two. Section three, the largest, covers the organ systems, with emphasis on age-related concerns. Another section covers special issues such as social, ethical, financial and legal issues. It is not intended to be a substitute for a comprehensive ambulatory medicine textbook.
Introductory chapters survey general aspects of ambulatory care and preventive medicine.
The rest of the book is organized by organ system. This guide is arranged in sections based on disease categories. Each major section begins with an overview article written by a specialist. Each entry includes a description, synonyms, signs and symptoms, etiology, epidemiology, related disorders, treatment, references and resources. The resources include research institutes and support groups.