Tpndamentals of Geriatric Medicine: A Case-Based Approach

This useful book distills the wealth of knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e, by Cassel et al. into a practical guide that empowers primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents to quickly apply theoretical material to clinical practice. Written by top experts in the field, the book offers a detailed, compact overview of geriatric care. It addresses geriatric pharmacology, Medicare and Medicaid, and numerous other subjects unique to older adults. The text takes a case-based instructional approach that helps readers navigate the complexity of disease prevention, presentation, and treatment for conditions such as depression, dementia, and hypertension. Graphs and tables also aid the reader in determining the proper courses of treatment. The broad range of knowledge and skill presented in this practical guide make it an essential resource for all those who care for the elderly.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387323244
• ISBN13: 9780387323244
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 628 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.2"