Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition by Robert Kane

Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition by Robert Kane

The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health care A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and easy on the eyes.Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copies of this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn't resonate with you as well."--Doody's Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written overview of all the important issues in geriatrics along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in older patients. Features: A strong focus on the field's must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health services Time-saving tables that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening An appendix of internet resources on geriatrics NEW! Evidence-Based Summary section added to selected chapters NEW! The addition of a Nurse Practitioner to the author team for the widest perspective possible

Praise for past editions:This handy-carry-and-use paperback is invaluable as a ready source of comprehensive up-to-date geriatric clinical information..Richly supplemented by an enormous number of helpful tables, figures, and references.--American Family Physician American Family Physician 20081118 So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is easy to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics.--Journal of Family Practice Journal of Family Practice 20081118

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ISBN 13	9780071498227
ISBN 10	0071498222
Title	Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition
Author	Robert Kane
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Year published	2008-12-16
Number of pages	608
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