Comprehensive geriatric assessment

• Other Authors: Osterweil, Dan (Editor), Brummel-Smith, Kenneth (Editor), Beck, John C. 1924- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill, Medical Publishing Division 2001
• Subjects: Geriatric Assessment
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• Physical Description: xix, 838 pages some color illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780071347259; 0071347259

Leading geriatricians and researchers present this highly practical guide to assessing older adults-contains essential insights required for multidimensional assessments on seniors in a variety of settings: home, ambulatory care centers, nursing homes, office visits. The book emphasizes how to perform the assessment and when to use specific assessment tools in particular circumstances. It also presents detailed guidelines on how to administer and score the assessment tools