This text investigates the clinical and systemic challenges inherent in providing evidence-based healthcare to an aging global population. Editors Christine Roffe and Frank Lally compile contributions from various medical experts to address the gap between general adult medicine and the specific physiological and social needs of patients over the age of 60. The work argues that current clinical trial methodologies often exclude older demographics, necessitating a shift in how practitioners approach diagnosis, treatment, and service delivery.

Experts identify this text as a useful resource for clinicians and researchers seeking to understand the systemic barriers to geriatric care. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the practical focus on bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.