Geriatric Medicine

A Problem-Based Approach

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-10-05
Mått:155 x 235 x 23 mm
Vikt:725 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:317
Upplaga:17001
Förlag:Springer Verlag, Singapore
ISBN:9789811032523

Utforska kategorier

Geriatrik inom Medicin
Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Professor Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair is an internationally respected, award-winning physician in the field of geriatric medicine. He is passionate about medical education, innovation, and leadership in medicine. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In recognition of his contributions to medical education he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009. He is currently a Professor of Medicine and deputy head of school at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Additionally, Professor Nair is a Senior Specialist and the Director of the Centre for Medical Professional Development with the Hunter New England Health.

Innehållsförteckning

Our Aging World.- Physiology of Aging.- Frailty in Older People.- Pharmacology.- The Problem of Delirium in the Elderly.- Dementia: Making a Diagnosis and Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms.- Diagnosis and Management of Depressed Mood in the Older Person.- Falls: Prevention and Management.- The Problem of Incontinence in the Elderly.- Acute Care and Geriatric Assessment.- Geriatric Ambulatory Care of the Elderly.- Residential Care.- Rehabilitation for the Older Patient.- Stroke in Old Age.- Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly: Special Problems.- Isolated Systolic Hypertension.- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in the Elderly: Challenges and Management.- Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.- Ethics and the Care of the Elderly.- Advanced Care Planning.- Palliative Care of the Older Person.

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