Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics

A Case-Based Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Geriatrics**

Written with first-line primary care providers in mind, Ham’s Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read source of practical clinical guidance for this rapidly growing population. Using a unique, case-based approach, it covers the patient presentations you’re most likely to encounter, offering key clinical information, expert advice, and evidence-based medical guidelines throughout. This highly regarded text uses a consistent format and an enjoyable writing style to keep you informed, engaged, and up to date in this increasingly important field.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-06-28
Mått:216 x 276 x 26 mm
Vikt:1 280 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:592
Upplaga:7
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780323721684

Utforska kategorier

Geriatrik inom Medicin
Allmänmedicin inom Medicin

Recensioner i media

"This book is well done and easy to use. It includes cases in each of the chapters, which many readers will find relatable and will add to their learning. In terms of content, this book truly is well done." --© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Belinda Setters, MD, MS, FACP, AGSF (Robley Rex VA Medical Center) Doody's Score: 94-4 Stars!

Innehållsförteckning

UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults2. Interprofessional Team Care3. Assessment4. Wellness and Prevention5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients6. Appropriate Prescribing7. Ethics8. Financing and Organization of Health Care9. Billing and Coding10. Hospital Care11. Long-Term Care12. Home Care13. Rehabilitation14. Palliative CareUNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS15. Emergency Care16. Delirium17. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias18. Depression19. Balance, Gait and Mobility20. Falls21. Dizziness22. Syncope23. Urinary Incontinence24. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence25. Hearing Impairment26. Visual Impairment and Eye Problems27. Persistent Pain28. Malnutrition and Feeding Problems29. Frailty30. Pressure Ulcers31. Sleep Disorders32. Sexual Health33. Mistreatment and Neglect34. Alcoholism35. DrivingUNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS36. Hypertension37. Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation38. Congestive Heart Failure39. Peripheral Vascular Disease40. Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke41. Diabetes Mellitus42. Thyroid Disorders43. Osteoporosis44. Arthritis and Related Disorders45. Foot Problems46. Cancer47. Anemia48. Pulmonary Disease49. Infectious Diseases50. The Acute Abdomen51. Benign Prostate Disease52. Parkinson's Disease53. Oral Disorders54. Skin Problems