Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine 2/e (Flexicover) (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

In an ageing population, geriatric medicine has become central to general practice, and to emergency and general internal medicine in the hospital setting. Diseases are more common in the older person, and can be particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. Fully updated, this second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine includes all the information required to deliver effective geriatric care. Guidance is given on a range of key treatment areas, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults or is ill informed by evidence, where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician, and on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice. This accessible handbook is essential reading for all junior doctors and specialist trainees in geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, and for all medical and nursing staff who manage older people. Cover Contents Symbols and abbreviations 1 Ageing 2 Organizing geriatric services 3 Clinical assessment of older people 4 Rehabilitation 5 Falls and funny turns 6 Drugs 7 Neurology 8 Stroke 9 Psychiatry 10 Cardiovascular 11 Chest medicine 12 Gastroenterology 13 Renal medicine 14 Homeostasis 15 Endocrinology 16 Haematology 17 Musculoskeletal system 18 Pressure injuries 19 Genitourinary medicine 20 Incontinence 21 Ears 22 Eyes 23 Skin 24 Infection and immunity 25 Malignancy 26 Death and dying 27 Ethics 28 Finances Appendix: Further Information Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y The population is ageing, and most diseases are far more common in older people. Older people are particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively and are more vulnerable to therapeutic delays or errors. This handbook provides the information required for effective geriatric practice The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians.