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Third Edition
By
Mary Ann Forciea, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennswood Life Care Community, Philadelphia, PA
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, Professor of Medicine, Director, Institute of Aging, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School
of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Prebyterian Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia,
PA
Edna Schwab, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Donna Raziano
Included in series
Secrets,
Description
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?.
Audience
Clinicians in Geriatrics, Geriatric Nurses, Home Care Profesionals, Internists studying for boards
Contents
Art and Practice of Geriatrics
Biology of Aging
Functional Assessment
Collaborative Practice
ABCs
of Medicare Reimbursement
GERIATRIC SYNDROMES
Aging and Neurocognitive Functioning Memory
Delirium
Dementia
Pharmaecotherapy
Sleep
Disorders
Falls/Gait (Gait Disorders)
Osteoporosis
Pain/Palliative Care
Nutrition
Constipation
OFFICE
CARE OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT
Periodic Health Exam of the Older Patient
Advance Directives
Spirituality
Elder
Abuse
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Anticoagulants
ASCVD/CAD
Endocrine problems in the elderly
CHF
Rheumatology
Arthritis
UI
Prostate Disease
Vision Loss
Dental Problems of the Older Patient
Hearing Loss
Sexuality
Alcoholism
Driving
Podiatry
HOSPITAL
CARE OF THE GERIATRIC PATIENT
Perioperative Management
Stroke
Dizziness, Vertigo and Syncope
Hip
Fracture
Dehydration
Infections (pnx, urosepsis, shingles, etc.)
Pressure Ulcers
Discharge Planning
ALTERNATIVE
SITES OF CARE
Nursing Homes
Assessment of Nursing Home Patient
Infection Control (TB, MRSA, VREC, HIV)
Home
Care
Hospice (Palliative Care)
Alternative Sites of Care
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Paperback, 344 pages, publication date: FEB-2004
ISBN-13: 978-1-56053-597-3
ISBN-10: 1-56053-597-0
Imprint: HANLEY AND BELFUS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS
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