Protocols in Primary Care Geriatrics

Protocols in Primary Care Geriatrics by John P. Sloan.

Protocols in Primary Care Geriatrics aimes to improve practical clinical knowledge among physicians and oth- ers caring for elderly people. It is designed to give both quick reference to clinical problem-solving schemes and lists, as well as a lucid, readable discussion of the topics. Didactic exerc...

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Glavni autor: Sloan, John P. (Autor)
Autor kompanije: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-knjiga
Jezik:English
Izdano: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1991.
Izdanje:1st ed. 1991.
Serija:Springer eBook Collection.
Teme:
General practice (Medicine).
Internal medicine.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online pristup:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Sadržaj:
  • One: Geriatrics Topics and Questions
  • A.The Basics
  • 1. Essentials of Geriatrics and Aging
  • 2. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
  • 3. Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients
  • 4. Atypical Presentation of Disease
  • B. The Giants
  • 5. Falls and Instability
  • 6. Incontinence
  • 7. Confusion
  • 8.Depression
  • 9. Constipation
  • 10. Pressure Sores
  • 11. Agitation
  • C. Iatrogenic Geriatrics
  • 12. Theory of Drug Therapy and Aging
  • 13. Practical Prescribing to the Elderly
  • 14. Selected Therapeutic Problems
  • D. Special Issues
  • 15. Nursing Home Care
  • 16. Terminal or Palliative Care
  • 17. Ethical Issues in Geriatrics
  • Responses to Clinical Exercises
  • Two: Notes on Geriatrics.

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