Author Description
This lucid work provides a distillation of the author's lifetime experience with and compassion for the elderly. The expression "Giants of Geriatrics", coined by the author, is used in medical language to describe the principle chronic disabilities of old age. These include immobility, instability, incontinence, and intellectual impairment. Chapters on each of these have been supplemented by chapters on five further chronic disabilities, which are stroke, aphasia, depression, and visual and auditory handicap. Each chapter ends with a short critical bibliography, and the most significant points are encapsulated in original aphorsims. The aim is to provide practical guidance in non-specialist language for management of the "Giants", concentrating on areas of geriatric medicine which are not normally available in standard textbooks.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the core chronic disabilities of aging, known as the 'Giants of Geriatrics,' to provide practical management strategies for clinicians. Bernard Isaacs, a physician with extensive clinical experience, synthesizes his professional observations into a framework for addressing the specific challenges faced by elderly patients. The text focuses on translating complex geriatric conditions into actionable medical guidance, moving beyond the scope of standard textbooks to address the realities of long-term care.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed clinical analysis of the 'Giants of Geriatrics': immobility, instability, incontinence, and intellectual impairment.
- Expanded coverage of stroke, aphasia, depression, and sensory handicaps.
- Original aphorisms summarizing key clinical insights.
- Critical bibliographies at the conclusion of each chapter.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive encyclopedia of all geriatric diseases.
- It focuses primarily on chronic disability management rather than acute geriatric trauma or surgical intervention.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the practical, human-centered approach to geriatric care. Experts highlight the author's ability to distill complex chronic conditions into accessible, non-specialist language for broader clinical application.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
1992-03-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192620215
ISBN-13:
9780192620217
Non-Fiction
Geriatrics
Healthcare
Medicine
Medical
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