Author Description
Offers practical guidance on how to manage the most common conditions seen in ambulatory geriatrics--required reading for students, residents, and practitioners who care for the elderly. Addresses controversies and uncertainties in the diagnosis and management of each problem, patient education, emerging therapeutic approaches (and cost analyses), and behavioral/family/holistic approaches.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical management of the twenty most prevalent conditions encountered in ambulatory geriatric practice. Authors Alan M. Adelman and Mel P. Daly leverage their medical expertise to provide a structured framework for diagnosing and treating elderly patients. The book addresses the inherent uncertainties in geriatric care while balancing therapeutic efficacy with cost-conscious decision-making.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical management strategies for twenty common geriatric conditions
- Analysis of diagnostic controversies and management uncertainties
- Integration of behavioral, family-centered, and holistic care models
- Evaluation of emerging therapeutic approaches and associated cost analyses
Scope Limits
- Does not cover acute inpatient hospital-based geriatric surgery
- Excludes rare or highly specialized geriatric syndromes not commonly seen in ambulatory settings
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently identify this text as a practical, high-utility resource for daily clinical practice. Experts highlight the book's effectiveness in bridging the gap between theoretical medical knowledge and the complex, multi-faceted needs of elderly patients.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2000-09-14
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070005184
ISBN-13:
9780070005181
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