Geriatric Secrets, 3rd ed

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Paperback | 24 February 2004 | Edition Number 3

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344 Pages

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22.23 x 15.24 x 1.91

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This best-seller in geriatrics is even better in an updated and completely revised new edition. Geriatric Secrets provides a substantial knowledge base in geriatric medicine and provides a wealth of insights into the art and practice of geriatrics, featuring all the most important "need to know" questions and answers in the proven format of the Secrets Series®.

Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers
Presentation of a vast amount of information, but not overly simplistic
The most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®
Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
Thorough, highly detailed index

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Overview
The Art and Practice of Geriatrics	p. 1
Biology of Aging	p. 7
Symptoms
Aging and Neurocognitive Functioning	p. 11
Acute Confusional States and the Syndrome of Delirium	p. 16
Fatigue	p. 20
Dizziness and Vertigo	p. 24
Involuntary Weight Loss in the Elderly	p. 30
Sexual Functioning	p. 34
Constipation	p. 38
Insomnia	p. 44
Sensory Changes	p. 50
Prevention and Health Promotion
Principles of Screening	p. 55
Cancer Screening	p. 61
Immunizations	p. 66
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk	p. 70
Exercise in the Elderly: Can It Improve Function?	p. 76
Nutrition	p. 81
Alcohol	p. 90
Tobacco Use Among the Elderly	p. 94
Hypertension	p. 98
Dental Care	p. 105
Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions	p. 109
The Older Driver	p. 115
Conditions Requiring Special Consideration
Assessing Function	p. 121
Perioperative Management	p. 129
Advance Directives	p. 135
Palliative Care	p. 140
Early Detection of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation	p. 148
Women's Health Issues	p. 152
Depression	p. 164
Parkinson's Disease	p. 170
Dementia	p. 180
Stroke	p. 187
Falls	p. 197
Anemia	p. 203
Oral Anticoagulation in the Elderly	p. 210
Coronary Artery Disease	p. 216
Heart Failure	p. 221
Thyroid Disorders in the Elderly	p. 227
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 233
Rheumatologic Conditions in the Elderly	p. 239
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Pain in the Elderly	p. 243
Hip Fractures	p. 251
Osteoporosis	p. 255
Renal Disease	p. 261
Dehydration	p. 268
Pressure Ulcers	p. 272
Urinary Incontinence	p. 277
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 286
Care of the Elderly Cancer Patient	p. 296
Dermatology	p. 303
Health Systems and Innovations
Health Care Systems	p. 309
The ABCs of Medicare Reimbursement	p. 313
Home Care	p. 319
Nursing Homes	p. 324
Alternative Long-term Care	p. 332
Complementary and Alternative Medicine	p. 337
Index	p. 341
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