This text discusses the physiological changes of aging and how they affect the presentation and treatment of disease in the elderly patient. Material is presented in detailed outline/checklist format in two columns, with two-color boxes, tables, and diagrams. The book features questionnaires and examination criteria for use on the wards, plus key point boxes and mnemonics to aid learning and review. This seventh edition is updated in light of current progress in the field, with new information on health and social care for the elderly. The book can be used as a core text, a review aid, and a quick reference guide for medical students, junior doctors, general practitioners, and other health professionals. Nicholl is affiliated with the Department of Medicine for the Elderly at Addenbrooke's Hospital, UK. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine is the perfect choice for those in search of a textbook which discusses the physiological changes of ageing and how this affects the presentation and treatment of disease in the elderly patient. This tried and trusted handbook, now in its seventh edition, can be used as a core text, a revision aid and a quick reference guide for medical students, junior doctors and other health professionals.
Extensively revised and updated to reflect recent advances in knowledge and developments in management, Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine now features:
- new information on health and social care for the elderly
- useful appendices covering questionnaires and examination criteria for use on the wards
- key point boxes and mnemonics to aid learning and revision.
