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By 2050, the world's 65 and older population will double, and the 85 and older population will grow fivefold. As the number of older patients surges, so too will the medication management challenges pharmacists and other health care providers face in this population. For the Geriatric population, complex cases are often the norm. Providing safe and effective care can mean considering assessments of function and cognition, contacting multiple prescribers, and understanding a patient's history, beliefs, and caregiving situation before making therapeutic decisions. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition gives practitioners the information they need to improve outcomes and personalize care for elderly patients. New to this edition are new chapters on "Palliative and Hospice Care" and "Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship". Additional enhancements in this edition include added links to new guidelines, assessment tools, and videos. Additional cases and a study guide will match the content map for certified geriatric pharmacists examination. Useful features throughout the book guide practitioners in navigating the maze of information required when caring for the older patient. These include: Summarized treatment guidelines Reviews of the evidence base Special focus on recommendations for the frail elderly Full case studies in each chapter Clinical Pearls Key Points and Key Terms (with definitions) in each chapter The demands of an aging population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric pharmacotherapy I now essential for all health care providers. Fundamentals of geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition ensures had the information to allow providers to respond appropriately As the number of older patients surge, so too will the medication management challenges pharmacists and other healthcare providers face with this population. Providing care for these often complex cases means not only staying on top of new medications and therapies, but dealing with a wide range of other issues as well. Now in its second edition, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, by Lisa C. Hutchison and Rebecca B. Sleeper, offers the full support you need to provide the most effective medication management and therapeutic decisions. This text is unique, not only as a comprehensive overview of major issues in geriatric pharmacotherapy and a core textbook for students, but as a resource for all healthcare professionals who treat elderly patients. Covering all major topics and issues, the second edition provides the most current information and proven strategies in one comprehensive guide, including associated issues that impact therapy, such as the coordination of care across multiple venues and caregivers. Inside this edition, you will find: Summarized treatment guidelines Evidence-based reviews Recommendations for the frail elderly Case studies and clinical pearls Key points, terms, and definitions Self-assessment questions Extensively referenced New chapters on Palliative and Hospice Care and Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship The demands of an aging population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric pharmacotherapy is now essential for all healthcare providers. Written by practicing geriatric specialists, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy provides all the detailed information and practical guidance you need. Challenges in geriatric care / Rebecca B. Sleeper Ethical and socioeconomic considerations / Susan W. Miller Biomedical principles of aging / Lisa C. Hutchison Geriatric assessment / Sunny A. Linnebur Adverse drug events, polypharmacy, and medication management / Joe T. Hanlon, Emily R. Hajjar, and Robert Maher Palliative and hospice care / Lindsey Dayer and Lisa C. Hutchison Cardiovascular disorders / Kristen M. Cook Respiratory disorders / Michael R. Brodeur Renal and urologic disorders / Erica L. Estus, Nicole J. Asal, and Norma J. Owens Endocrine disorders / Lisa Cohen, Anne L. Hume, and Christine Eisenhower Gastrointestinal disorders and nutrition / Lisa C. Hutchison, Rebecca B. Sleeper Central nervous system disorders / Amie Taggart Blaszczyk and Lisa C. Hutchison Psychiatric disorders / Monica Mathys and Myra T. Belgeri Pain and sensory disorders / Meri Hix Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders / Mary Beth O'Connell and Michelle Fritsch Anemia and preventive therapy / Sum Lam, Angela Cheng, and James Nawarskas Infections and antimicrobial stewardship / Rebecca B. Sleeper and Kelsey Van. Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition gives practitioners the information they need to improve outcomes and personalize care for elderly patients. New to this edition are new chapters on Death & Dying and Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Additional enhancements in this edition include added links to new guidelines, assessment tools, and videos. Additional cases and a study guide will match the content map for certified geriatric pharmacists examination By 2050, the world's 65 and older population will double, and the 85 and older population will grow fivefold. This book gives practitioners the information they need to improve outcomes and personalize care for elderly patients. It includes chapters on "Palliative and Hospice Care" and "Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship".