عنوان

Primary care geriatrics :

(pbk.)

(pbk.)

0323039308

9780323039307

b411991

Primary care geriatrics :

[Book]

a case-based approach /

[edited by] Richard J. Ham ... [et al.]

5th ed

Philadelphia, Pa. :

Mosby Elsevier,

c2007

xxii, 641 p. :

ill. (some col.) ;

28 cm.+

1CD-ROM

Includes bibliographical references and index

Caring for older patients and an aging population -- Clinical implications of normal aging -- Illness and aging -- Initial assessment -- Health maintenance, exercise, and nutrition -- Clinical pharmacology -- Ethnic and cultural aspects of geriatrics -- Ethics -- The health care system -- Perioperative care -- Long-term care -- Home care -- Rehabilitation -- Palliative care -- Delirium -- Alzheimer's disease and other dementias -- Depression -- Gait and mobility -- Dizziness -- Syncope -- Falls -- Urinary incontinence -- Constipation and fecal incontinence -- Hearing impairment -- Visual impairment and eye problems -- Persistent pain -- Malnutrition and feeding problems -- Pressure ulcers -- Hypothermia and hyperthermia -- Sleep disorders -- Sexual health -- Elder mistreatment and neglect -- Alcoholism -- The older adult driver -- Hypertension -- Coronary artery disease -- Congestive heart failure -- Peripheral arterial disease -- Cerebrovascular disease -- Diabetes mellitus -- Thyroid disorders -- Osteoporosis -- Arthritis and related disorders -- Foot problems -- Cancer -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lower respiratory infections -- Urinary tract infections -- The acute abdomen -- Prostate disease -- Parkinson's disease -- Oral problems -- Skin problems

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"Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the best comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, youll find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary caredetailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromesand presentations of common conditions and situations. Whats more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a BONUS CD-ROM containing supplemental materials."

Geriatrics, Case studies

Case Reports

Geriatrics

Primary Health Care

Ham, Richard J

20080828102649.0

[Book]

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