Hazzard's geriatric medicine and gerontology.
Contributors: Hazzard, William R., 1936-; Halter, Jeffrey B.
Edition: 6th ed. / editors, Jeffrey B. Halter ... [et al.].
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1634
ISBN-13: 9780071488723
Subjects: Geriatrics; Gerontology; Geriatrics; Health Services for the Aged
Other titles: Geriatric medicine and gerontology; Principles of geriatric medicine and gerontology.
Description: Routinely cited in reviews as the geriatrics book nonpareil, this book is now in its sixth edition, complete with updated content and a total design overhaul that makes easier than ever to read and navigate. Its main focus of blending gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, however, is unchanged. This brand-new package, authored by the world's best geriatricians (with more internationally based contributors than ever), contains a number of changes. Evidence-based medicine is emphasized via the expanded use of clinical practice guidelines, as well as reference to systematic reviews and critically appraised topics. A new chapter on international geriatric care has also been added. Meanwhile, tables, drawings, and clinical algorithms have been enhanced by the new color format, and all content on Geriatric Syndromes have been placed up front.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Principles of geriatric medicine and gerontology / editors, William R. Hazzard ... [et al.]. 5th ed. c2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.