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Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition

by: Kane, Robert; Ouslander, Joseph; Abrass, Itamar; Resnick, Barbara

Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition

by: Kane, Robert; Ouslander, Joseph; Abrass, Itamar; Resnick, Barbara

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9780071498227
ISBN 10:
0071498222
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/13/2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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"This book delivers a broad, superbly-written overview of all the important issues in geriatrics along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in older patients."--BOOK JACKET.

List of Tables and Figures	p. xi
Preface	p. xxi
The Aging Patient and Geriatric Assessment	p. 1
Clinical Implications of the Aging Process	p. 3
Changes Associated with "Normal" Aging	p. 4
Theories of Aging	p. 5
Clinical Implications	p. 15
Geriatric Syndrome	p. 19
Atypical Presentation of Common Clinical Problems	p. 20
References	p. 21
Suggested Readings	p. 22
The Geriatric Patient: Demography, Epidemiology, and Health Services Utilization	p. 23
Growth in Numbers	p. 26
Disability	p. 30
Social Support	p. 31
Use of Services	p. 33
Nursing Home Use	p. 36
References	p. 40
Suggested Readings	p. 40
Evaluating the Geriatric Patient	p. 41
History	p. 45
Physical Examination	p. 50
Laboratory Assessment	p. 55
Functional Assessment	p. 57
Environmental Assessment	p. 63
Assessment for Pain	p. 64
Nutritional Assessment	p. 66
Geriatric Consultation	p. 68
Preoperative Evaluation	p. 71
References	p. 75
Suggested Readings	p. 77
Chronic Disease Management	p. 79
Specific Areas of Geriatric Disease Management	p. 82
Special Issues in Chronic Disease Management	p. 87
Role of Outcomes in Assuring Quality of Long-Term Care	p. 93
Technology for Quality Improvement	p. 103
Summary	p. 107
References	p. 107
Differential Diagnosis and Management	p. 109
Prevention	p. 111
General Principles	p. 111
Effectiveness of Prevention in Older People	p. 115
Osteoporosis	p. 126
Generic Approaches	p. 129
Preventing Disability	p. 131
Iatrogenesis	p. 133
Special Risks of Hospitals	p. 135
Labeling	p. 140
Summary	p. 141
References	p. 142
Suggested Readings	p. 144
Confusion: Delirium and Dementia	p. 145
Confusion	p. 145
Delirium	p. 148
Dementia	p. 154
Evaluation	p. 160
Management of Dementia	p. 165
References	p. 170
Suggested Readings	p. 172
Selected Web Sites (Accessed on March 16, 2008)	p. 173
Tools	p. 173
Diagnosis and Management of Depression	p. 175
Aging and Depression	p. 176
Symptoms and Signs of Depression	p. 179
Depression Associated with Medical Conditions	p. 184
Diagnosing Depression	p. 186
Management	p. 194
References	p. 207
Suggested Readings	p. 210
Web References	p. 211
Incontinence	p. 213
Normal Urination	p. 215
Causes and Types of Incontinence	p. 219
Evaluation	p. 228
Management	p. 239
Fecal Incontinence	p. 257
References	p. 260
Suggested Readings	p. 262
Selected Web Sites (Accessed on March 16, 2008)	p. 262
Falls	p. 265
Aging and Instability	p. 267
Causes of Falls in Older Persons	p. 269
Evidence on Falls Prevention	p. 274
Evaluating the Elderly Patient who Falls	p. 275
Management	p. 287
References	p. 291
Suggested Readings	p. 294
Selected Web Sites (Accessed on March 16, 2008)	p. 295
Immobility	p. 297
Causes	p. 297
Complications	p. 299
Assessing Immobile Patients	p. 301
Management of Immobility	p. 304
Pain Management	p. 316
Exercise	p. 320
Rehabilitation	p. 321
References	p. 325
Suggested Readings	p. 329
General Management Strategies	p. 333
Cardiovascular Disorders	p. 335
Physiological Changes	p. 335
Hypertension	p. 337
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks	p. 344
Coronary Artery Disease	p. 349
Valvular Heart Disease	p. 351
Arrhythmias	p. 354
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 356
Peripheral Vascular Disease	p. 357
References	p. 359
Suggested Readings	p. 362
Decreased Vitality	p. 363
Endocrine Disease	p. 363
Anemia	p. 379
Nutrition	p. 383
Infections	p. 387
Disorders of Temperature Regulation	p. 391
References	p. 395
Suggested Readings	p. 398
Sensory Impairment	p. 401
Vision	p. 401
Hearing	p. 408
Taste	p. 418
Polyneuropathy	p. 419
Acknowledgment	p. 422
References	p. 422
Suggested Readings	p. 423
Weblinks	p. 423
Drug Therapy	p. 425
Nonpharmacological Factors Influencing Drug Therapy	p. 425
Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions	p. 429
Aging and Pharmacology	p. 435
Geriatric Prescribing	p. 439
Geriatric Psychopharmacology	p. 439
References	p. 446
Suggested Readings	p. 447
Health Services	p. 449
Public Programs	p. 452
Long-Term Care	p. 460
The Nursing Home	p. 468
Assisted Living	p. 477
Home Care	p. 478
Other Services	p. 482
Case Management	p. 483
References	p. 487
Suggested Readings	p. 487
Nursing Home Care	p. 489
The Goals of Nursing Home Care	p. 489
Clinical Aspects of Care for Nursing Home Residents	p. 491
Process of Care in the Nursing Home	p. 495
Strategies to Improve Medical Care in Nursing Homes	p. 504
Subacute Care and the Nursing Home-Acute-Care Hospital Interface	p. 516
Ethical Issues in Nursing Home	p. 518
References	p. 519
Suggested Readings	p. 521
Selected Web Sites (Accessed 3/16/08)	p. 521
Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Persons	p. 523
Autonomy and Beneficence	p. 526
Competence and Informed Consent	p. 527
Advance Directives and End-of-Life Care	p. 529
Moving from DNR to Acceptance of Natural Death	p. 534
The Health-Care Provider's Role	p. 535
Special Problems with Nursing Home Residents	p. 537
Special Case of Dementia	p. 539
Policy Issues	p. 540
Ethical Issues Concerning Caregivers	p. 542
Summary	p. 543
References	p. 544
Web-Based References (Last Accessed July 2008.)	p. 547
Selected Internet Resources on Geriatrics	p. 549
Organizations	p. 549
Clinical Topics-for Professionals	p. 550
Clinical Topics-for Patients	p. 552
Index	p. 555
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