Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-05-30
Publisher(s): Springer Verlag
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Summary

The wealth of knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e, by Cassel et al. has been streamlined into this handy guide that enables primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents to quickly integrate the material into clinical practice. Written by top experts in the field, this book is an excellent overview of geriatric care. It addresses geriatric pharmacology, Medicare and Medicaid, and other subjects unique to older adults. The text has a case-based instructional approach that helps readers navigate the complexity of disease prevention, presentation, and treatment for conditions such as depression, dementia, and hypertension. Graphs and tables also aid the reader in determining the proper courses of treatment. The broad range of knowledge and skill presented in this practical guide make it an essential resource for all those caring for the elderly.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. vii
Prefacep. ix
Contributorsp. xv
Introductionp. xix
Approach to the Older Adult Patientp. 1
The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessmentp. 20
Geriatric Pharmacology and Drug Prescribing for Older Adultsp. 39
Sites of Care for Older Adultsp. 56
Medicare and Medicaidp. 73
Psychosocial Influences on Health in Later Lifep. 80
Medicolegal Aspects of the Care of Older Adultsp. 94
Prevention and Chemoprophylaxis in the Elderlyp. 109
Vision and Hearing Impairmentsp. 143
Exercise and Rehabilitationp. 164
Nutritionp. 177
The Older Surgical Patientp. 192
Depression, Dementia, and Deliriump. 216
Insomnia and Other Sleep Disordersp. 250
Transient Ischemic Attack and Strokep. 267
Parkinson's Disease and Related Disordersp. 289
Dizziness and Syncopep. 304
Osteoarthritisp. 322
Osteoporosisp. 340
Instability and Fallsp. 356
Hip Fracturesp. 373
Hypertensionp. 386
Cardiovascular and Peripheral Arterial Diseasesp. 403
Diabetes Mellitusp. 437
Thyroid Disordersp. 450
Anemia in the Elderlyp. 470
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasiap. 485
Erectile Dysfunctionp. 502
Urinary Incontinencep. 512
Pressure Ulcersp. 531
Overview of Palliative Care and Non-Pain Symptom Managementp. 547
Principles of Pain Managementp. 573
Indexp. 601
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