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The gold-standard text on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the elderly – completely updated with a new full-color presentation

A Doody''s Core Title for 2021!

The definitive treatise on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive text combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering a uniquely holistic approach to this ever-expanding area of medicine. Written by some of the world’s most respected geriatricians, Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition presents up-to-date, evidence-based information in a rich new full-color design. Unmatched as a textbook, this classic is also valuable to fellows in geriatric medicine.

Hazzards’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition is logically divided into five parts: Principles of Gerontology, Principles of Geriatrics, Geriatric Syndromes, Principles of Palliative Medicine, and Organ Systems and Diseases. Within its pages, you will find balanced, authoritative coverage of every essential topic – from evaluation and management to nutrition and palliative medicine.

Here’s why the Seventh Edition is the best edition ever:

NEW full-color design with hundreds of color photographsNEW chapters: Quality of Care in Older Adults, Common Non-Pain Symptoms in Older Adults, Strategies of Effective Communication Around Advanced Illness, Palliative Medicine in the Continuum of Care Including Hospice, Coagulation Disorders, and Plasma Cell DisordersMORE chapters on Palliative MedicineNEW Learning Objectives and Key Points added to each chapterMORE tables, drawings, and clinical algorithmsEVIDENCE-BASED through the use of the latest clinical practice guidelines , references to systemic reviews, and critically appraised topicsUPDATED to reflect the most current clinical breakthroughs and advances for managing older adults in various settings

Clinical Trials in Older Adults is the first book to consider the methodological issues underlying the evaluation of new treatments in older people. Provides information on the methodology, monitoring and regulations for those planning to conduct a clinical trials involving older adults Contains examples of ongoing trials involving older adults, and presents the main characteristics of many recently published Depicts how the issues regarding older adults in clinical trials could be properly addressed with the appropriate study design and conduct Identifies key issues in performing clinical trials in older patients with common geriatric conditions, i.e. Alzheimer’s dementia, depression, low muscle mass, cancer

Clinical Trials in Older Adults is the first book to consider the methodological issues underlying the evaluation of new treatments in older people. Provides information on the methodology, monitoring and regulations for those planning to conduct a clinical trials involving older adults Contains examples of ongoing trials involving older adults, and presents the main characteristics of many recently published Depicts how the issues regarding older adults in clinical trials could be properly addressed with the appropriate study design and conduct Identifies key issues in performing clinical trials in older patients with common geriatric conditions, i.e. Alzheimer’s dementia, depression, low muscle mass, cancer

The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics—updated to reflect the most recent advances in the field

A Doody's Core Title for 2023, 2024 & 2026!

The leading text on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Anchored in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered practice, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, medical information available.

This updated eighth edition reflects the continued growth and increasing sophistication of geriatrics as a defined medical discipline. The book focuses on the implementation of key concepts and covers the foundation for geriatrics, as well as frequently encountered syndromes found in older adults. In addition, it provides valuable insights into the simultaneous management of multiple conditions, including psychological and social issues and their interactions, an intrinsic aspect of geriatric patient care.

Features:

A greater emphasize on the growing knowledge base for key topics in the field, including gerontology, geriatrics, geriatric conditions, and palliative medicine

NEW chapters on:

Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Health EquityAge Friendly CareGeriatrics Around the WorldThe Patient PerspectiveSubstance Use and DisordersApplied Clinical GeroscienceManaging the Care of Patients with Multiple Chronic ConditionsUPDATED contributions from a respected and diverse team of geriatricians and subspecialists to reflect clinical breakthroughs and advancesNEW: Extensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on vulnerable older adultsUpdated Learning Objectives and Key Clinical PointsHundreds of full-color images

A Doody's Core Title for 2022! 

The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics—updated to reflect the most recent advances in the field

A Doody''s Core Title for 2024 & 2023!

The leading text on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Anchored in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered practice, Hazzard''s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, medical information available.

This updated eighth edition reflects the continued growth and increasing sophistication of geriatrics as a defined medical discipline. The book focuses on the implementation of key concepts and covers the foundation for geriatrics, as well as frequently encountered syndromes found in older adults. In addition, it provides valuable insights into the simultaneous management of multiple conditions, including psychological and social issues and their interactions, an intrinsic aspect of geriatric patient care.

Features:

A greater emphasize on the growing knowledge base for key topics in the field, including gerontology, geriatrics, geriatric conditions, and palliative medicine

NEW chapters on:

Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Health EquityAge Friendly CareGeriatrics Around the WorldThe Patient PerspectiveSubstance Use and DisordersApplied Clinical GeroscienceManaging the Care of Patients with Multiple Chronic ConditionsUPDATED contributions from a respected and diverse team of geriatricians and subspecialists to reflect clinical breakthroughs and advancesNEW: Extensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on vulnerable older adultsUpdated Learning Objectives and Key Clinical PointsHundreds of full-color images