Ham Richard J., Sloane Philip D. et al. (eds.) Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach

5th edition. — Mosby, 2007. — 656 p. — ISBN: 9780323039307.Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the best comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, you'll find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care...detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes...and presentations of common conditions and situations. What's more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a containing supplemental materials.Principles and Practice
Caring for Older Patients and an Aging Population
Clinical Implications of Normal Aging
Illness and Aging
Primary Care Assessment of the Geriatric Patient
Health Maintenance, Exercise and Nutrition
Clinical Pharmacology
Ethnic and Cultural Aspects of Geriatrics
Ethics
Health Care System
Perioperative Care
Long-Term Care
Home Care
Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Geriatric Syndromes and Common Special Problems
Delirium
Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias
Depression
Gait and Immobility
Dizziness
Syncope
Falls
Urinary Incontinence
Constipation and Fecal Incontinence
Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment and Eye Problems
Persistent Pain
Malnutrition and Feeding Problems
Pressure Ulcers
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Sleep Disorders
Sexual Health
Elder Mistreatment and Neglect
Alcoholism
The Older Adult Driver
Selected Clinical Problems of the Organ Systems
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Thyroid Disorders
Osteoporosis
Arthritis and Related Disorders
Foot Problems
Cancer
COPD and Lower Respiratory Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
The Acute Abdomen
Prostate Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Oral Problems
Skin Problems