Bibliograph

Geriatric medicine at a glance, edited by Adrian Blundell and Adam Gordon

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Geriatric medicine at a glance, edited by Adrian Blundell and Adam Gordon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Geriatric medicine at a glance

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

893183854

Responsibility statement

edited by Adrian Blundell and Adam Gordon

Series statement

At a glance

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. Core concepts. Why is geriatric medicine different? -- Population ageing -- Theories of ageing -- Physiology of ageing -- Frailty -- Comprehensive geriatric assessment -- The international classification of functioning, disability and health -- Physiotherapy -- Occupational therapy - Assessment scales - physical function -- Assessment scales - mental health -- Ethical issues -- pt. 2. Common problems in older adults. Polypharmacy -- Osteoporosis -- Falls -- Gait -- Dizziness -- Syncope -- Urinary incontinence -- Constipation -- Delirium -- Dementia 1: causes and classification -- Dementia 2: assessment and management -- Stroke -- Parkinsonism -- Nutrition -- Pressure ulcers -- pt. 3. CGA in practice. Elder abuse -- Surgical care -- Geriatrics at the interface -- Care homes -- End-of-life care

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