Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine With Current Commentaries
by Pignolo, Robert J.; Crane, Monica K., M.D.; Forciea, Mary AnnEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-03-12
Publisher(s): Humana Pr Inc
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Summary
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 the development 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.
Table of Contents
| Preface: What Makes a Classic? Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine with Current Commentaries | p. v |
| Acknowledgments | p. vii |
| Contributors | p. xi |
| Perspectives on General Aging | p. 1 |
| History of Geriatric Medicine | p. 9 |
| Palliative Care of Older Patients | p. 21 |
| Home-Based Care of the Older Patient | p. 27 |
| Education for Health Professionals | p. 33 |
| Dementia | p. 47 |
| Delirium | p. 61 |
| Falls | p. 81 |
| Urinary Incontinence | p. 89 |
| Osteoporosis | p. 95 |
| Nutrition | p. 105 |
| Health Screening and Disease Prevention | p. 113 |
| Osteoarthritis | p. 123 |
| Pressure Ulcers | p. 145 |
| Depression | p. 153 |
| Index | p. 167 |
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