Geriatric Physical Diagnosis: A Guide to Observation and Assessment

by Mark E. Williams

Book Overview

Informed by more than thirty years of experience, this guide provides a wealth of insight into the clinical observation, diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. Organized geographically from (literally) head to toes, it concentrates on the basic geriatric physical examination with each chapter providing general information as well as helpful approaches to specific regional complaints. Emphasis is placed on assisting the dedicated clinician...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786447311
• ISBN13: 9780786447312
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher