Reichel's Care of the Elderly
Clinical Aspects of Aging
Mary H Palmer editor Jan Busby-Whitehead editor Samuel C Durso editor Christine Arenson editor Rebecca Elon editor William Reichel editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:21st Jul '22
Should be back in stock very soon
A clinical guide for all health specialists offering practical, relevant and comprehensive information on managing the elderly patient.
Dr Reichel's fully revised and updated clinical guide on management of the elderly patient with simple to complex problems. Featuring four new chapters and incorporating geriatric emergency medicine. Provides practical and relevant information in a comprehensive format for all health specialists, from medical and nursing students to clinicians.This eighth edition of Dr Reichel's formative text remains the go-to guide for practicing physicians and allied health staff confronted with the unique problems of an increasing elderly population. Fully updated and revised, it provides a practical guide for all health specialists, emphasizing the clinical management of the elderly patient with simple to complex problems. Featuring four new chapters and the incorporation of geriatric emergency medicine into chapters. The book begins with a general approach to the management of older adults, followed by a review of common geriatric syndromes, and proceeding to an organ-based review of care. The final section addresses principles of care, including care in special situations, psychosocial aspects of our aging society, and organization of care. Particular emphasis is placed on cost-effective, patient-centered care, including a discussion of the Choosing Wisely campaign. A must-read for all practitioners seeking practical and relevant information in a comprehensive format.
ISBN: 9781108837767
Dimensions: 260mm x 207mm x 44mm
Weight: 1980g
820 pages
8th Revised edition