Geriatric Medicine at a Glance logically presents thecore principles of geriatric medicine, including mechanisms ofageing, changes in physiology commonly seen in older adults, andthe clinical management and treatment of the key medicalpresentations affecting older patients. It provides a thoroughoverview of the essential required core knowledge, mapped to theBritish Geriatrics Society undergraduate curriculum onageing.Geriatric Medicine at a Glance:– Is fully aligned with the newly developed British GeriatricSociety curriculum on ageing for undergraduate medicalstudents– Explains the relevant concepts associated with ageing in additionto the common medical presentations seen in older adults– Includes the perspective of nurses and other allied healthprofessionals– Features ?best of five? self–assessment questions, withfull explanations of the answers Geriatric Medicine at a Glance will help address theuncertainty often experienced by medical students and juniordoctors when dealing with older patients. INDICE: List of ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgementsHow to use your revision guide1. Why is geriatric medicine different?2. Population ageing3. Theories of ageing4. Physiology of ageing5. Frailty6. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment7. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health8. Physiotherapy9. Occupational therapy10. Assessment scales: physical function11. Assessment scales: mental health12. Ethical issues13. Polypharmacy14. Osteoporosis15. Falls16. Gait17. Dizziness18. Syncope19. Urinary incontinence20. Constipation21. Delirium22. Dementia 1: causes and classification23. Dementia 2: assessment and management24. Stroke25. Parkinsonism26. Nutrition27. Pressure ulcers28. Elder Abuse29. Surgical care30. Geriatrics at the interface31. Care homes32. End of Life CareSelf–assessment questionsAnswersIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-118-59764-4
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 88
- Fecha Publicación: 05/06/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés