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9781588299987

Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine With Current Commentaries

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    9781588299987

  • ISBN10:

    1588299988

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-03-12
  • Publisher: Humana Pr Inc

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Summary

This volume collects the foundation papers in the discipline of Geriatric medicine.& It begins with a chapter on those papers that established the field, then goes on to classics in the techniques of evaluation, diagnosis and management of a variety of illnesses in older patients and includes information on the development of health systems which support the care of older patients.& Each chapter begins with a commentary by a faculty member with special interest or expertise in that area; the commentaries will explain why these papers were chosen for inclusion.

Table of Contents

Preface: What Makes a Classic? Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine with Current Commentariesp. v
Acknowledgmentsp. vii
Contributorsp. xi
Perspectives on General Agingp. 1
History of Geriatric Medicinep. 9
Palliative Care of Older Patientsp. 21
Home-Based Care of the Older Patientp. 27
Education for Health Professionalsp. 33
Dementiap. 47
Deliriump. 61
Fallsp. 81
Urinary Incontinencep. 89
Osteoporosisp. 95
Nutritionp. 105
Health Screening and Disease Preventionp. 113
Osteoarthritisp. 123
Pressure Ulcersp. 145
Depressionp. 153
Indexp. 167
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