Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment (LANGE CURRENT Series)
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ISBN: 0071399240 / Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical, March 2004
The most up-to-date source of clinically focused information on the medical care of the increasing elderly population. This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. The text covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the elderly.
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Forty-six chapters summarize current information about the cancers, coronary artery disease, and other diseases commonly seen in older adults, as well as geriatric syndromes. After addressing the special considerations and varied environments involved in treating the elderly, the bulk of the book reviews the symptoms, testing, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of specific diseases. The reference is intended for medical students, internists, and nurse practitioners. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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