ABSTRACT

Already established in its first edition as a key text in elderly care, this comprehensively revised second edition of Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine is a vital reference for health professionals involved in providing comprehensive care to the older population. The book thoroughly explores clinical aspects, as well as demographic, statistica

part |1 pages

Part I: Demographic and social factors

part |1 pages

Part II: Clinical aspects of old age

chapter 3|7 pages

Age- associated physiological changes

chapter 4|3 pages

Prevention of disease and disability

chapter 6|5 pages

Pharmacology and therapeutics

chapter 7|10 pages

Principles of rehabilitation

chapter 9|12 pages

Legal aspects

chapter 10|12 pages

Ethical issues

chapter 11|2 pages

Elder abuse 71

chapter 12|8 pages

Palliative care

part |1 pages

Part III: Clinical problems encountered in old age

chapter 13|5 pages

Falls

chapter 14|6 pages

Dizziness

chapter 15|6 pages

Osteoporosis and fractures

chapter 16|5 pages

Musculoskeletal disorders

chapter 17|13 pages

Mental health problems

chapter 18|7 pages

Alcohol and drug abuse

chapter 19|3 pages

Pressure ulcers

chapter 20|2 pages

Leg ulcers

chapter 22|3 pages

HIV in older people

chapter 23|2 pages

Hypothermia

chapter 24|3 pages

Hearing impairment/tinnitus

chapter 25|3 pages

Visual impairment

chapter 26|3 pages

Hypertension

chapter 27|5 pages

Heart failure

chapter 28|3 pages

Atrial fi brillation

chapter 29|4 pages

Cardiac arrhythmias

chapter 30|6 pages

Stroke

chapter 31|4 pages

Movement disorders

chapter 32|10 pages

Bowel and bladder management

chapter 33|2 pages

Gastro- oesophageal refl ux disease

chapter 34|3 pages

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

chapter 35|2 pages

Community- acquired pneumonia

chapter 36|5 pages

Diabetes mellitus

chapter 37|4 pages

Renal disease

chapter 38|3 pages

Thyroid disorders

chapter 39|3 pages

Haematological disorders

chapter 40|10 pages

Common skin rashes and skin cancers

part |1 pages

Part IV: Administrative aspects of services

chapter 41|4 pages

Health and social services

chapter 42|2 pages

Orthogeriatric services

chapter 43|6 pages

Income maintenance

chapter 44|4 pages

Audit, clinical governance and appraisal

chapter 45|4 pages

NHS structure and management

chapter 46|3 pages

NICE, HASCAS and NHS QIS