Falls Paperback / softback
by Adam (Consultant Physician, Nuffield Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxfo Darowski
Part of the The Facts series
Paperback / softback
Description
Many people see falling as an inevitable part of growing older, and falls can result in serious injuries.
As we age, deterioration in our ability to maintain balance, underlying illnesses, or disabilities can result in falls.
Currently, one in eight patients in hospital are admitted due to a fall, and 50% of people over 80 years old fall every year. It is almost always possible to minimize the chances of falling, and to make our personal environment safer for when falls do occur.
This book covers all aspects of falls, explaining why they happen, the common consequences, and what can be done to prevent them.
It is intended for patients and their families, but will also be of value for health professionals at all levels. Falls: The Facts is an informative and practical guide, containing advice on what to do and how to cope when falls occur.
It includes personal accounts of patients and their relatives to illustrate true experiences, and the positive outcomes that treatment can produce.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:212 pages, 20 colour line drawings and 5 black and white photographs
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:19/06/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199541287
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:212 pages, 20 colour line drawings and 5 black and white photographs
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:19/06/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199541287
