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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781259860515
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
ISBN-10
1259860515
ISBN-13
9781259860515
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237481645
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
600 Pages
Publication Name
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition
Language
English
Subject
Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Dentistry / General, Geriatrics
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Psychology, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
33.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
8
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-006766
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
618.97
Table Of Content
1. Clinical Implications of the Aging Process - Frailty 2. The Geriatric Patient: Demography and Health Services Utilization 3. Evaluation of the Geriatric Patient - Pre-op - Communicating with geriatric patients 4. Chronic Disease Management* - Multi-morbidity - Geriatric practice models - Person-centered care 5. Prevention in the Geriatric Population - Prevention of disability/exercise - physical, mental - Primary (vaccines, diet, etc), secondary, and tertiary - The role of calculating prognosis (e.g. ePrognosis) in deciding about preventive practices such as colonoscopy, breast screening) - Prevention of infections in LTC (we are lacking a focus on infections - major geriatric issue - can include in Nursing Home Care chapter as well) 6. Confusion: Delirium and Dementia - Hypoactive delirium 7. Depression 8. Incontinence 9. Falls - Role of environment 10. Immobility - Muscular and skeletal pain (include polymyalgia, DJD management) - Non-pharmacologic pain management - Complications - e.g. treatment of DVT - Update on osteoporosis, measuring Vitamin D, bone mineral density, and treatments 11. Cardiovascular Disease - BP SPRINT Trial - Overtreatment of HTN causing complications- risk vs. benefit - individualizing care - Effects - or lack thereof on treating HTN on cognition - Treatment of hyperlipidemia - Management of A Fib - with discussion of anticoagulation in patients at risk for falls and risks and benefits of newer anticoagulants 12. Frailty, Failure to Thrive, and Common Metabolic Problems - Assessing frailty ( 2 definitions) - Failure to thrive - Alcohol and substance abuse - Sarcopenia - Metabolic problems (sorting out all the new medications for diabetes, importance of preventing hypoglycemia; management of hypo and hyperthyroidism) - CKD (there are a lot of new data; should mention role of dialysis and transplant issues) - Neuropathy 13. Sensory Function and Impairment - Role of cochlear implants - Treatment of AMD 14. Drugs 15. High Value Health Services in the Geriatric Population - Quality/ACOVE - Value-based purchasing - Bundling - ACOs - Teams - HCBS - Caregivers 16. Nursing Home Care 17. Ethics - Neglect and abuse awareness 18. Palliative Care
Synopsis
The leading introductory textbook on geriatrics - completely updated and revised A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 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 more Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening Eight chapters devoted to general management strategies Important chapters on ethical issues and palliative care Appendix of Internet resources on geriatrics Essentials 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., Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The leading introductory textbook on geriatrics - completely updated and revised A Doody's Core Title for 2019 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 more - Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening - Eight chapters devoted to general management strategies - Important chapters on ethical issues and palliative care - Appendix of Internet resources on geriatrics Essentials 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.
LC Classification Number
RC952
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