This volume collects the foundation papers in the discipline of Geriatric medicine. It begins with a chapter on those papers that established the field, then goes on to classics in the techniques of evaluation, diagnosis and management of a variety of illnesses in older patients and includes information on thedevelopment of health systems which support the care of older patients. Each chapter begins with a commentary by a faculty member with special interest or expertise in that area; the commentaries will explain why these papers were chosen for inclusion. Long overdue review of the important ‘classic’ papers in geriatric medicine. Unique format, consisting of expert commentary and reproduction of the original paper. Insightful clinical opinion combined with objective assessment. Broad area of topics in geriatric medicine culled from the literature over time. Identification of other fundamental papers in the field. Rediscover foundation papers in geriatric medicine INDICE: Perspectives on General Aging.- History of Geriatric Medicine.- Palliative Care of Older Patients.- Home-based Care of the Older Patient.- Education for Health Professionals.- Dementia.- Delirium.- Falls.- Urinary Incontinence.- Osteoporosis.- Nutrition.- Health Screening and Disease Prevention.- Osteoarthritis.- Pressure Ulcers.- Depression.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-998-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 140
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés