ABC of Geriatric Medicine

Demographic trends confirm what clinicians already know – they are spending increasing amounts of time dealing with older people. This new ABC provides an introduction to the new and increasing challenges of treating older patients in a variety of settings.
ABC of Geriatric Medicine provides an overview of geriatric medicine in practice. Chapters are written by experts, and are based on the specialty geriatric medicine curriculum in the UK.
ABC of Geriatric Medicine is a highly illustrated, informative, and practical source of knowledge, with links to further information and resources. It is an essential guide where management of the ageing population is a major health issue – for hospital and family doctors, students, nurses and other members of the multi–disciplinary team.

Spis treści:
Contributors.
Preface.
1. Introducing geriatric medicine.
2. Prescribing in older people.
3. Delirium.
4. Falls.
5. Bone health.
6. Syncope.
7. Transient ischaemic attack and stroke.
8. Dementia.
9. Urinary incontinence.
10. Perioperative problems.
11. Rehabilitation.
12. Palliative care.
13. Discharge planning.
14. Intermediate care.
15. Benefits and social services.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Nicola Cooper
Consultant in Acute Medicine and Geriatrics, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Kirsty Forrest
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Education, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Graham Mulley
Professor of Elderly Medicine and President of the British Geriatrics Society, St James′s University Hospital, Leeds, UK