Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine A Practical Clinical Guide

Name: Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine A Practical Clinical Guide
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ISBN: 9781444337181

ISBN-10: 1444337181

ISBN-13: 9781444337181

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Madhuri Reddy

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The latest addition to the Evidence–Based Book series, Evidence–Based Geriatric Medicine provides non–geriatrician clinicians an overview of key topics central to the care of the older patient. This guide focuses on the management of common problems in the elderly taking into account their life situations as well as treatment of specific conditions. Leading geriatricians with expertise in evidence–based medicine utilize the best available evidence and present this information in a concise, easy–to–use, question–based format. Evidence–Based Geriatric Medicine is a unique guide to the optimum management of older patients.

Book details

List price: $54.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 4/13/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.60" long x 0.40" tall
Weight: 1.210
Language: English



List of contributors


Foreword




Function and frailty: the cornerstones of geriatric assessment




Computer-based clinical decision support systems in the care of older patients




Simplifying the pillbox: drugs and aging




Breathing easier: respiratory disease in the older adult




Breathing easier: an approach to heart failure in a patient with an aging heart




Clarifying confusion: prevention and managing delirium




Preserving the memories: managing dementia




Enjoying the golden years: diagnosing and treating depression




A balancing act: preventing and treating falls




Keeping dry: managing urinary incontinence




Keeping things moving: preventing and managing constipation




Preventing and treating pressure ulcers




Elder Abuse




A good death: appropriate end-of-life care



Index


Evidence-Based Medicine Series


The Evidence-Based Medicine Series has a website at: www.evidencebasedseries.com