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Geriatrics for Specialists, Paperback / softback Book

Geriatrics for Specialists Paperback / softback

Edited by John R. Burton, Andrew G. Lee, Jane F. Potter

Paperback / softback

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This book focuses on the  circumstances  that lead to the marked increasedvulnerability of seniors and are most challenging to clinicians including thepresence of multiple chronic medical conditions, variable losses ofphysiological function, and heterogeneity among individuals.  Written bythe experts who lead the initiative to deliver high quality surgical andmedical care to the elderly, Geriatricsfor Specialists is the first book of its kind to provide the comprehensive knowledgespecialists and associated generalists need to deliver quality health care toseniors.   With topics on important cross cutting issues like frailty,delirium and polypharmacy and specialty chapters on emergency medicine,anesthesia, many surgical and medical disciplines and  rehabilitation,  this book provides clinicians  the knowledge and tools needed to evaluate,treat and manage the unique needs of seniors.  Geriatrics for Specialists was created as a resource for  specialist, generalists and allied healthprofessionals and their students and trainees  who care for elderly patients.

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