Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Geriatrics

Walter, Louise C. MD

Book Information
Edition:	3rd
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Incorporated
ISBN:	1-260-45708-7 (1260457087)
ISBN-13:	978-1-260-45708-7 (9781260457087)
Old Edition:	0-07-179208-2
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2021
Publish Date:	10/20
Bookstore Series:	Current Diagnosis & Treatment (See all titles)
Weight:	2.33 Lbs.
Pages:	704
Subject Class:	GER (Geriatrics and Gerontology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Geriatrics
Discipline:	Geriatrics
Subject Definition:	Geriatrics
NLM Class:	WT 100
LC Class:	RC952
Abstract:	The definitive guide to safe, effective care of older adults...updated with important new content and streamlined for quick access. Covers the complete range of topics in geriatric care, including theory and fundamentals, assessment, conditions, diseases, symptoms, policies, and societal issues that affect older patients. Provides a framework for using the functional and cognitive status, prognosis, and social context of patients to guide diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Delivers essential information on important topics such as delirium, cognitive impairment, dementia, falls and mobility disorders, Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, sleep disorders, and arthritis. Includes guidance on care in all settings .." clinic, home, hospital, and long-term care, as well as pre- and post-operative settings. New content on technology to enhance geriatric care, caregiving support, the unique needs of older immigrants, Medicare and Medicaid, legal issues and conservatorship, aid in dying, assisted living care, short-stay rehabilitation, prostate cancer, marijuana use, syncope, and driving safety.

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