Principles of geriatric medicine and gerontology

• Other Authors: Hazzard, William R. 1936- (Editor), Blass, John (Editor), Halter, Jeffrey (Editor), Ouslander, Joseph (Editor), Tinetti, Mary (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill 2003
• Subjects: Geriatrics; Health Services for the Aged
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 1648 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780071402163; 0071402160

This comprehensive text continues its tradition of presenting the latest in diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the elderly. Featuring experts from the fields of geriatric medicine and gerontology, this text provides a uniquely holistic approach for elder care. The new Fifth Edition has been significantly reorganized to enhance geriatric assessment skills, general medical management, management of specific diseases, surgical management, gender issues in clinical geriatrics, and more