Current Diagnosis and Treatment Geriatrics 2E April 15, 2014 PDF

Current Diagnosis and Treatment Geriatrics 2E April 15, 2014 PDF

An authoritative, one-stop source of answers on conditions commonly encountered among older adults
Provides a framework for using the functional and cognitive status, prognosis, and social context of patients to guide diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions
Applies the principles of geriatric medicine in different care settings to address common clinical scenarios and common geriatric conditions
Includes valuable information on health promotion and disease
Delivers essential information on important topics such as delirium, cognitive impairment, dementia, falls and mobility disorders, Parkinson and other movement disorders, sleep disorders, and arthritis
Covers special geriatric considerations in cardiovascular health, cancers, endocrine disorders, skin problems, respiratory disease, and renal disorders
Concise, practical, and current diagnostic and treatment information on the most common health problems of older adults
The best quick reference for busy clinicians who provide care for older patients
Valuable to students, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, and family physicians.
Includes guidance on care in all settings – clinic, home, hospital, and long-term care, as well as pre- and post-operative settings