Casebased Geriatrics: A Global Approach,Used

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.A Fullcolor Casebased Guide To The Principles And Clinical Aspects Of Geriatric Care4 Star Doody'S Review!'It Is Intended As A Casebased Textbook Of Geriatrics That Also Integrates The Complexities Of Geriatric Medicine Into A Meaningful Whole. These Are Excellent Objectives, All Met In A Wonderful Way. This Book Stands Out From Other Textbooks Of Geriatric Medicine....This Is A Brilliant Addition To The Literature Of Geriatric Medicine. Some Topics Are Covered In Different Ways, But This Is Never Repetitious, Rather More Like Looking At A Gem From Different Angles. The Evidencebased, Casebased, Pretest, Posttest Format Makes This An Ideal Book From Which To Learn. The Breadth And Depth Are Stunning. The Editing And Format Would Be Enough To Highly Recommend This Book, But The Beautiful Use Of Color On Every Page, Permitting Lavish Illustrations, Tables, Figures, And Examples Of Tests, Makes This At The Same Time A Brilliant Exposition Of The True Nature Of Geriatric Medicine, And A Work Of Art As Well. Run, Do Not Walk, To See It!'Doody'S Review Servicecasebased Geriatrics Utilizes A Caseandevidencebased Approach To Help You Understand The Key Principles And Clinical Points Of Geriatric Medicine And Healthcare. Written To Reflect The Fields Growing Trend Toward Interdisciplinary Collaboration, The Book Is Of Value Not Only To Physicians, But To The Entire Health Team Involved In The Care Of The Elderly.This Unique Text Is Constructed Around Case Presentations, Which Are Used As The Primary Teaching Tool. These Cases Reflect Issues And Principles Of Geriatrics That Are Encountered And Practiced Worldwide. You Will Learn How Cultural Characteristics Of Both Patients And Providers Have Added New Layers Of Complications To This Already Challenging Field And How They Can Be Recognized And Overcome. Each Case Is Directly Linked To The Learning Objectives Found In Each Chapter. Review Questions Appear At The Beginning And End Of Each Chapter To Test Your Understanding.Casebased Geriatrics Is Divided Into Three Sections: Issues In Aging Features Foundational Chapters Covering Essential Topics Such As Biology Of Aging, Worldwide Demographics, The Geriatric Physical Exam, Sensory Changes In Aging, And Approaches To Laboratory Testing And Imaging In Aging Interprofessional Geriatrics Provides An Overview Of Multiprofessional Team Care And Covers Important Topics Such As Pre Andpost Operative Care, Discharge Planning And Transitional Care, Endoflife Care, Home Care, And Longterm Care Geriatric Syndromes And Important Issues Covers Common Disorders Such As Delirium, Dementia, Depression, Stroke, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, And More