Halter J., Ouslander J., Tinetti M., Studenski S., High K., Asthana S. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

McGraw-Hill Professional, 2009 - 1760 p. , ISBN: 0071488723
6th Edition
The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine.
Written by some of the world's most respected geriatricians, Hazzard's Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical information available - in a revamped 2-color design that makes finding the answers to your questions faster and easier than ever.FeaturesA greater emphasis on evidence-based medicine through the expanded use of Clinical Practice Guidelines and references to systematic reviews and critically appraised topics
A new international advisory board of 12 global authorities and an increased number of international contributors for a greater global perspective
Important new chapters on the cultural aspects of geriatrics, emergency geriatrics, hospital geriatrics, international geriatric care, and rural geriatric care
Information integrated with additional online resources
Tables, drawings, and clinical algorithms made even more effective by a new two-color design
300 illustrations (including 64 in a full-color insert)Principles of Gerontology
Principles of Geriatrics
Assessment
Organization of Care
Special Management Issues
Surgical Management
Nutrition
Sensory Function
Gender and Sexuality
Geriatric Symptoms
Organ Systems and Diseases
Human Brain
Cardiology
Respiratory System
Nephrology
Gastroentorology
Onology
Hematology
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Mobility and Musculoskeletal System
Infectious Diseases and Immunology