Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This pocket manual provides quick access to important information specific to geriatric patient care. It combines a straight-forward description of the most common situations encountered during rotations, residencies, and daily practice with the essential diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of each condition. Topics are limited to the elderly and those conditions that present differently in the geriatric patient.
* Begins with practical information such as commonly used abbreviations and routine maintenance procedures. * Uses tables and illustrations throughout to help make answers and explanations easier to find. * Limits topics to the elderly and those conditions that present differently in the geriatric patient.
Synopsis
The Complete, All-in-One Guide to The Care of the Geriatric Patient featuring coverage of the following: functional syndromes and organ system abnormalities of the geriatric patient - greatly expanded in this edition; medical therapeutics specific to the geriatric patient, with extensive comparative charts and a Formulary; health maintenance in the elderly; long-term care and rehabilitation issues; major socioeconomic issues including self-care, living wills, elderly abuse, and more. All information is presented in an accessible format designed for quick reference. This handbook is a must for anyone engaged in the care of the geriatric patient.