Author : Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 981103253X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)
Book Synopsis Geriatric Medicine by : Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair
Download or read book Geriatric Medicine written by Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by international experts, this book presents chapters that cover common geriatric conditions including dementia, depression, delirium, falls, polypharmacy, incontinence, immobility, and medication-related issues, as well as neurological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases associated with old age. The book also discusses various aspects of ambulatory, residential, and palliative care for the elderly, in addition to ethical aspects of old age care, advance care planning and living wills. Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field in internal medicine. The majority of elderly people now live in developing countries, where there is an urgent need to up-skill healthcare professionals. By presenting problems as they arise and then discussing how to solve them, this book offers a valuable resource for all physicians interested in the care of older people.