Essentials of Clinical GeriatricsA classic in the field! This concise, practical guide is packed with critical information on geriatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Emphasizes the clinical evaluation of the geriatric patient and features expanded content on end-of-life decisions, pre-operative evaluation, cancer management issues, and preventive aspects of geriatric care. |
Contents
CHAPTER | 8 |
Demography Epidemiology | 17 |
Evaluating the Geriatric Patient | 35 |
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Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics Robert L. Kane,Joseph G. Ouslander,Itamar B. Abrass Snippet view - 2004 |
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