Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

1. Front Matter

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2. Approach to the Older Adult Patient

   • Rainier P. Soriano

   Pages 1-19

3. The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

   • Rainier P. Soriano

   Pages 20-38

4. Geriatric Pharmacology and Drug Prescribing for Older Adults

   • Rosanne M. Leipzig

   Pages 39-55

5. Sites of Care for Older Adults

   • Kenneth S. Boockvar

   Pages 56-72

6. Medicare and Medicaid

   • S. Brent Ridge

   Pages 73-79

7. Psychosocial Influences on Health in Later Life

   • Judith L. Howe

   Pages 80-93

8. Medicolegal Aspects of the Care of Older Adults

   • Olusegun A. Apoeso

   Pages 94-108

9. Prevention and Chemoprophylaxis in the Elderly

   • Emily J. Chai

   Pages 109-142

10. Vision and Hearing Impairments

    • Helen M. Fernandez

    Pages 143-163

11. Exercise and Rehabilitation

    • Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly

    Pages 164-176

12. Nutrition

    • Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly

    Pages 177-191

13. The Older Surgical Patient

    • Hannah I. Lipman

    Pages 192-215

14. Depression, Dementia, and Delirium

    • Rainier P. Soriano

    Pages 216-249

15. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders

    • Reena Karani

    Pages 250-266

16. Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke

    • Daniel E. Wollman

    Pages 267-288

17. Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders

    • Daniel E. Wollman

    Pages 289-303

18. Dizziness and Syncope

    • Rainier P. Soriano

    Pages 304-321

19. Osteoarthritis

    • Kathleen R. Srock

    Pages 322-339

20. Osteoporosis

    • Helen M. Fernandez

    Pages 340-355

Prior to the evolution of modern medicine, with its superabundance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology and the rise of the litigious society, the value of clinical skills was evident in both history taking and the physical examination. Even today, physicians can make a correct di- nosis solely by utilizing their clinical skills in about 90% of patient enco- ters. Furthermore, in the past physicians understood their role as a “psychologist” and were more apt to be familiar with the social context of their patients. House calls were common. The doctor was also a “placebo” who, at his best, inspired hope and probably sped recovery. Geriatricians use both clinical skills and take advantage of modern technology sparingly, for they know they are dealing with the most ch- lenging and frail of patients—older patients who so often present with multiple, complex, interacting behavioral, social, and physical problems. In contrast to medicine for young people, working with the older patient is much more demanding. Furthermore, the complex issue of societal at- tudes toward old people can come into play, speci? cally the physician’s need to deal with natural fears of aging, dependency, depression, dementia, and death. Ageism is the enemy of effective medical treatment. At its best, geriatrics exempli? es ways that medical care for all ages can become more humane, problem-oriented, and holistic.

• Assessment
• Case-Based
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Diabetes mellitus
• Fernandez Leipzig Cassel
• Fundamentals
• Geriatric
• Rehabilitation
• anemia
• decubitus ulcer
• dementia

From the reviews:

"Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine comprehensively covers the broad field of geriatric medicine in 624 pages. … The bibliography at the end of each chapter is up to date … . The book is reasonably priced … . It provides clinically relevant information in an excellent, straightforward manner. It will be decidedly useful to medical students, residents, fellows, and primary care clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistant)." (Aman Nanda, Journal of the American Mathematical Association, Vol. 298 (12), 2007)

"This is a practical educational companion to the fourth edition of Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, by Christine K. Cassel ... . The layout is easy to read and concise. ... This is an excellent text for medical students and residents completing a rotation in geriatric medicine. Primary care Physicians ... will also find this book to be of great value." (Gregory J. Hanson, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 82 (9), September, 2007)

• Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

  Rainier P. Soriano, Helen M. Fernandez, Rosanne M. Leipzig

• ABIM Foundation and American Board of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

  Christine K. Cassel

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