Description
Book SynopsisThe undisputed leader on the subject of geriatricsâupdated to reflect the most recent advances in the field
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The leading text on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Anchored in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered practice, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, medical information available.
This updated eighth edition reflects the continued growth and increasing sophistication of geriatrics as a defined medical discipline. The book focuses on the implementation of key concepts and covers the foundation for geriatrics, as well as frequently encountered syndromes found in older adults. In addition, it provides valuable insights into the simultaneous management of multiple conditions, including psychological and social issues and their interaction
Table of Contents
Part I. Principles of Gerontology
Part II. Principles of Geriatrics
Section A: Assessment
Section B: Organization of Care
Section C: Special Management Issues
Section D: Surgical Management
Section E: Nutrition
Section F: Sensory Function
Section G: Gender and Sexuality
Part III. Geriatric Syndromes
Part IV. Palliative Medicine and Ethics
Part V. Organ Systems and Diseases
Section A: Neurology and Psychiatry
Section B: Cardiovascular System
Section C: Pulmonary
Section D: Nephrology
Section E: Gastroenterology
Section F: Oncology
Section G: Hematology
Section H: Endocrinology and Metabolism
Section I: Mobility and Rheumatology
Section J: Infectious Diseases
