Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

Bowker, Lesley K.

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Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN:	0-19-958609-8 (0199586098)
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-958609-7 (9780199586097)
Old Edition:	0-19-853029-3
Format:	Brit/Hndbk/Pktbk
Binding:	Flexicover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	09/12
Bookstore Series:	Oxford Handbook (See all titles)
Weight:	0.80 Lbs.
Pages:	707
Subject Class:	GER (Geriatrics and Gerontology)
Remarks:	The Publisher is out of Stock with no plan to reprint or revise
Doody Star Rating:	5
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Oxford Handbooks
Discipline:	Geriatrics
Subject Definition:	Geriatrics-Handbooks
NLM Class:	WT 39
LC Class:	RC952
Abstract:	In an ageing population, geriatric medicine has become central to general practice, and to emergency and general internal medicine in the hospital setting. Diseases are more common in the older person, and can be particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. Fully updated, this second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine includes all the information required to deliver effective geriatric care. Guidance is given on a range of key treatment areas, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults or is ill informed by evidence, where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician, and on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice. This accessible handbook is essential reading for all junior doctors and specialist trainees in geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, and for all medical and nursing staff who manage older people. Readership: Essential reading for F1s, F2s, and STs in geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, clinical medical students, clinical assistants and other non-consultant career grade hospital doctors. It will also be useful to GPs, specialist nurses, and doctors working outside geriatric medicine who manage older people.