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“Every medical library should own this excellent book.”4 Stars”
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“There isn’t a wasted word in this book. Its style is enticing and elegant. Matching in elegance are the exquisite line drawings (so muchsuperior than photos) that illustrate its pages. The references are carefully selected and annotated, as are the suggestedreadings. The citation of Web-based materials — both for patient education and for professionals — is the ideal I have ever seen. The appendixes that give the assessment instruments themselves also add to the presentation….Each edition of this book adds something new. The pagination, size, and paper — even the cover — are improved. The printing of tables and boxes with a slightly darker background makes them easy to spot without being jarring. Kudos for the very careful editing of this book, which raises the level of medical writing here to that of the ideal (more…)

Book Description

Evidence-base cases on your challenging population

Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the ideal comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, you will find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care…detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes…and presentations of common conditions and situations. What’s more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a BONUS CD-ROM containing supplemental materials.Incorporates engaging case studies throughout to illustrate all of the principles and key clinical information you need to treat your geriatric patients as well as their families.Features a two-color layout that highlights the most important information.Provides evidence-based medicine whereve (more…)

This pocket-sized, portable, practical and comprehensive clinical guide is an essential tool in evaluating and managing the diseases and disorders that most commonly affect older persons. It is an excellent tool for all practicing clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, doctor assistants, and pharmacists, as well as professionals-in-training in all of these disciplines. Geriatrics At Your Fingertips includes: – A variety of assessment instruments and algorithms – Recommended diagnostic tests – Numerous drug tables including appropriate prescribing in older adults – A comprehensive index – A Ready Reference on the back cover to the most commonly used entries – Frequently used telephone numbers and Web sites

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“This book is a black gem. Pocket-sized with 268 pages, it fulfils its aim as a swift and simple reference to geriatric medicine. Highly recommended”.Age and Ageing
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Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fourth Edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the elderly patient. The Little Black Book of Geriatrics is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward or in the clinic.

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The Geriatrics pocketcard Set is a concise summary of essential information on the assessment of the elderly patient. The cards contain information on topics such as activities of daily living, cardiac risk, dementia, depression, incontinence, and alcohol abuse. A variety of scales useful in evaluating the patient’s health status include: **10-item Geriatric Impairment Inventory **Clock Drawing Test **Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living **Geriatric Depression Scale **Functional Assessment Staging in Alzheimer´s Disease **Hachinski Ischemic Score **Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly **And many more…

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“So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is simple to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics.”–Journal of Family Practice (Journal of Family Practice )

The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health care A doody’s Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 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 simple 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 copiesof 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 (more…)