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The sixth edition of this clinician's guide to geriatric care has been revised to include new evidence-based summary sections as well as a new appendix on Internet resources. Kane (long-term care and aging, U. of Minnesota), Ouslander (medicine, U. of Miami Miller School of Medicine), Abrass (gerontology, U. of Washington Harborview Medical Center) and Resnick (nursing, U. of Maryland School of Nursing) describe the latest procedures for geriatric assessment, differential diagnosis and management techniques and general management strategies. Ethical considerations in nursing home care are also discussed such as autonomy and beneficence, informed consent and end-of-life care. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health careA Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and easy on the eyes.Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copies of this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn't resonate with you as well."--Doody'sEssentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written overview 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 older patients. 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 Time-saving tables that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening An appendix of internet resources on geriatrics NEW! Evidence-Based Summary section added to selected chapters NEW! The addition of a Nurse Practitioner to the author team for the widest perspective possible
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