|  | Sinclair, Alan J. / Morley, John E. / Vellas, Bruno (eds.)
Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine
2 Volumes
 5. Edition April 2012
590.- Euro
2012. 1944 Pages, Hardcover
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN 978-0-470-68393-4 - John Wiley & Sons
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| Short description
Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive textbook of geriatric medical practice provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about all the major medical problems of aging citizens. Containing 41 new chapters covering new infections, treatments, approaches to care, and end of life care, Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease and health, respiratory diseases, and training. To capture an international perspective this new text has contributions from a global editorial team.
From the contents
Part 1 Ageing: Biological, Social and Community Perspectives
Part 2 Medicine and Prescribing in Old Age
Section 1 Eating Disorders and Nutritional Health
Section 2 Gastro Disorders
Section 3 Haematological Disorders
Section 4 Cardiovascular Diseases and Health
Section 5 Respiratory Diseases
Section 6 CNS Disorders
Appendix Function assessment scales, i
Contents of Volume 2
Section 7 Dementia and Cognitive Disorders
Section 8 Special Senses
Section 9 Bone and Joint Health
Section 10 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Section 11 Urogenital Disorders
Section 12 Cancer
Section 13 Functional Disorders and Rehabilitation
Section 14 Iatrogenic Infections
Section 15 Special Issues
I Abuse and older people
II Emerging themes
III Dermatology
IV Surgical themes
V Ageing themes and ethical issues
VI End-of-life care
Part 3 Global Healthcare Systems
Appendix Function assessment scales, i
Index,
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