Essentials of clinical geriatrics
By: Robert L. Kane, Joseph G. Ouslander, Itamar B. Abrass.
Contributors: Ouslander, Joseph G.; Abrass, Itamar B.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 532
Subjects: Geriatrics; Aging -- physiology; Aging -- psychology; Diagnosis, Differential -- Aged; Geriatric Assessment
Description: Designed to be a concise, practical guide, packed with critical information on geriatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It emphasizes the clinical evaluation of the geriatric patient and features expanded content on end-of-life decisions, pre-operative evaluation, cancer management issues, and preventive aspects of geriatric care.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Clinical implications of the aging process; title: Ch. 2. The geriatric patient: demography, epidemiology, and health services utilization; title: Ch. 3. Evaluating the geriatric patient; title: Ch. 4. Developing clinical expectations; title: Ch. 5. Prevention; title: Ch. 6. Confusion: delirium and dementia; title: Ch. 7. Diagnosis and management of depression; title: Ch. 8. Incontinence; title: Ch. 9. Instability and falls; title: Ch. 10. Immobility; title: Ch. 11. Cardiovascular disorders; title: Ch. 12. Decreased vitality; title: Ch. 13. Sensory impairment; title: Ch. 14. Drug therapy; title: Ch. 15. Health services; title: Ch. 16. Nursing home care; title: Ethical issues in the care of older persons.