The Clinical care of the aged person
Subtitle: an interdisciplinary perspective
By: edited by David G. Satin, with Barbara A. Blakeney ... [et al.].
Contributors: Satin, David G.; Blakeney, Barbara A.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 497
Subjects: Geriatrics; Older people -- Medical care; Older people -- Health and hygiene; Health Services for the Aged -- organization & administration; Health Policy; Geriatrics
Description: As the population of aged people increases throughout the world, the need for comprehensive, integrated geriatric care is rapidly becoming a high priority. Developed from an education program in clinical geriatrics offered through the Division on Aging of the Harvard Medical School, this authoritative text provides broad, interdisciplinary coverage of geriatric health care. The book incorporates the theory and skill needed for many disciplines to work together effectively. It integrates the various topics covered by way of section introductions, cross-references within chapters, a case study and case conference, and an introductory chapter of discussions among a panel of aged people. With contributions from a wide range of experts, this book teaches an interdisciplinary perspective on the aged and their health care, and examines the working relationships among the many professions providing care for the aged.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.