Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment

Name: Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment
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ISBN: 9780071399241

ISBN-10: 0071399240

ISBN-13: 9780071399241

Edition: 2004

Authors: C. Seth Landefeld, Robert Palmer, Mary Anne Johnson, Catherine Bree Johnston, William Lyons

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This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. It covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the elderly.

Book details

List price: $85.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 3/24/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 600
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

William Lyons is a professor of political science at the University of Tennessee & coauthor of such books as American Government: Politics & Political Culture.



Authors


Preface



Approach to the Geriatric Patient



The Need for Expertise in Geriatric Medicine in the Care of Older Patients




Continuity of Care




Prevention & Health Promotion




Geriatric Assessment




Environments of Care



Office Practice




Home Care




Hospital Care




Community-Based & Nursing Home Long-Term Care




Surgical & Perioperative Care




Common Disorders in the Elderly



Delirium




Cognitive Impairment & Dementia




Falls & Mobility Disorders




Parkinson's Disease & Essential Tremor




Depression & Other Mental Health Issues




Sleep Disorders




Visual & Hearing Impairment




Syncope & Dizziness




Cerebrovascular Disease




Cardiac Disease




Hypertension




Peripheral Vascular & Thromboembolic Disease




Respiratory Diseases




Abdominal Complaints & Gastrointestinal Disorders




Urinary Incontinence




Renal System, Fluid, & Electrolytes




Geriatric Rheumatology




Osteoporosis & Hip Fractures




Pressure Ulcers




Common Skin Disorders




Cancers in the Geriatric Population




Anemia




Endocrine Disorders




Diabetes in the Elderly




Common Infections




Special Situations



Special Issues in Women's Health: Hormonal Health Issues of Early & Late Postmenopausal Women




Health Issues of the Aging Male




Principles of Rehabilitation




Nutrition & Failure to Thrive




Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Nonprescribed Drugs




Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation




Principles of Drug Therapy: Changes with Aging, Polypharmacy, & Drug Interaction




Exercise




Common Pain Syndromes & Management of Pain




Palliative Care




Anti-Aging & Complementary Therapies




Common Legal & Ethical Issues



Appendix


Index