Primary care geriatrics a case-based approach

Authors:Richard J. Ham, Philip D. Sloane

Summary:Using a case-study approach, this text presents the principles and practice of geriatrics needed by health professionals. This edition has an increased emphasis on managing the transition from one site of care to another, and also includes new chapters on terminal care and institutional care.

Print Book, English, 1997

Edition:3. ed View all formats and editions

Publisher: Mosby, St. Louis [u.a.], 1997

Physical Description:XX, 615 S. Ill., graph. Darst.

ISBN:

9780815141884, 0815141882

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:1070764789

Subjects:

Geriatrics; case studies

Primary Health Care; case studies

Contents:

Principles & Practice: Primary Care. Demographics. Normal Aging. Illness & Aging. Assessment. The Health Care System. Minorities. Health Maintenance & Promotion. Nutrition. Pharmacotherapeutics. Rehabilitation. Ethics. Hospital Care. Institutional Care. Home Care. Terminal Care. The Major Syndromes. Confusion, Dementia and Delirium. Depression and Failure to Thrive. Dysmobility and Immobility. Dizziness. Falls and Falling. Incontinence. Clinical Problems: Perioperative Care. Elder Abuse. Alcoholism. Driving. Vision. Hearing. Sexuality. Sleep. The Mouth and Teeth. The Feet. The Skin. Pressure Sores. Diabetes Mellitus. Thyroid Disease. Osteoporosis. Estrogen Therapy. The Prostrate. Constipation. Hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias. Myocardial Infarcation and Angina. Peripheral Vascular Disease. Stroke. Parkinson's Disease. Lower Respiratory Infections. Urinary Tract Infections. The Acute Abdomen. Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Hypothermia.