Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine by Lesley Bowker
The population is ageing, and most diseases are far more common in older people. Older people are particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively, but are more vulnerable to therapeutic delays or errors. The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. It includes information required for effective, geriatric practice, in a contemporary, accessible format, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults, is ill informed by evidence, and where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician. Guidance is given on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice, where several solutions may appear equally valid. Information ranges from when not to treat, through to providing evidence for where an aggressive approach is needed. Diseases that tend to arise mainly in older patients are covered in detail, as are problems that arise frequently, yet where advice is scarce. The text is problem based to assist the clinician in tackling scenarios where the diagnosis may not be clear.This is the 'must have' guide to geriatric medicine and will be invaluable to all those involved in the care of the older patient.
This is an excellent bookIt is succinct yet easy to read There are useful little boxes of How To's eg How To Give Sub-Cut Fluids, Use Digoxin, Assess Depression etc. I thought I know how to do many of these tips but I still found then useful and interesting. This is a useful book for anyone spending time looking after old patients. BMA Medical Book Competition 2007 ...this is a brilliantly crafted book and a wonderful contribution to the field. Doody's Notes
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198530299 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198530293 |
| Title | Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine |
| Author | Lesley Bowker |
| Series | Oxford Medical Handbooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 780 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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