The leading introductory textbook on geriatrics – completely updated and revisedA Doody’s Core Title for 2022! Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics is an engagingly written, up-to-date introductory guide to the core topics in geriatric medicine. Since 1984, its goal has remained unchanged: to help clinicians do a better job of caring for their older patients. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in an elderly patient. Presented in full-color, this classic features a strong focus on the field’s must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health services. The Eighth Edition has been completely revised to provide the most current updates on the assessment and management of geriatric care.FEATURES:Numerous tables and figures that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and moreThorough coverage of preventive services and disease screeningEight chapters devoted to general management strategiesImportant chapters on ethical issues and palliative careAppendix of Internet resources on geriatricsEssentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition is the best resource available to help healthcare professionals provide the innovative, cost-effective, and person-centered care that older people and their caregivers deserve.
✔ Author(s): Robert Kane,Joseph Ouslander,Barbara Resnick,Michael Malone
✔ Title: Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (80 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1259860515
✔ ISBN-13: 9781259860515
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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