Hospitalists' Guide to the Care of Older Patients
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781118674956
Subjects: Geriatric nursing
Description: "Providing a practical, up-to-date reference in Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalists' Guide to the Care of Older Patients is the first book written specifically for hospitalists who need concise, evidence-based information on the vital topic of caring for older hospitalized patients. This groundbreaking text covers the care of older patients, their needs and vulnerabilities, and the current hospital practice environment. The book provides tools to translate what is known about the older patient's unique needs into steps that can be immediately implemented to improve care and limit avoidable morbidity"--Provided by publisher.