Geriatric Medicine

A Problem-Based Approach

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology
Cover of the book Geriatric Medicine by , Springer Singapore
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789811032530
Publisher: Springer Singapore Publication: September 18, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789811032530
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Publication: September 18, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Written by international experts, this book presents chapters that cover common geriatric conditions including dementia, depression, delirium, falls, polypharmacy, incontinence, immobility, and medication-related issues, as well as neurological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases associated with old age. The book also discusses various aspects of ambulatory, residential, and palliative care for the elderly, in addition to ethical aspects of old age care, advance care planning and living wills.

Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field in internal medicine. The majority of elderly people now live in developing countries, where there is an urgent need to up-skill healthcare professionals. By presenting problems as they arise and then discussing how to solve them, this book offers a valuable resource for all physicians interested in the care of older people.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Written by international experts, this book presents chapters that cover common geriatric conditions including dementia, depression, delirium, falls, polypharmacy, incontinence, immobility, and medication-related issues, as well as neurological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases associated with old age. The book also discusses various aspects of ambulatory, residential, and palliative care for the elderly, in addition to ethical aspects of old age care, advance care planning and living wills.

Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field in internal medicine. The majority of elderly people now live in developing countries, where there is an urgent need to up-skill healthcare professionals. By presenting problems as they arise and then discussing how to solve them, this book offers a valuable resource for all physicians interested in the care of older people.

More books from Springer Singapore

Cover of the book Fault-Tolerant Traction Electric Drives by
Cover of the book The Development of Service Economy by
Cover of the book Experimental Techniques in Host-Plant Resistance by
Cover of the book Teaching, Learning, and Enacting of Self-Study Methodology by
Cover of the book Advances in Difference Equations and Discrete Dynamical Systems by
Cover of the book Proceedings of the 28th Conference of Spacecraft TT&C Technology in China by
Cover of the book Conceptualizing Soft Power of Higher Education by
Cover of the book The Effects of Social Health Insurance Reform on People’s Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure in China by
Cover of the book Women Professors by
Cover of the book Okinawa Under Occupation by
Cover of the book Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems by
Cover of the book The WordNet in Indian Languages by
Cover of the book Intelligent Embedded Systems by
Cover of the book Combinatorial Testing in Cloud Computing by
Cover of the book Materials Development for Active/Passive Components of a Supercapacitor by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy