Washington Manual - Geriatrics

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ABOUT: The Washington Manual® Geriatrics Subspecialty Consult

Based on print ed. Includes symptoms and diseases, acute and chronic problems, & inpatient/outpatient approaches with the same front-lines practicality.

Author: Washington University School of Medicine Department of Medicine & Kyle Moylan MD

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ISBN-13: 978-0781743792

FULL DESCRIPTION:

This handy reference is a practical guide for medical students, residents, and fellows treating older adults. It was prepared by residents and fellows in internal medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, and urology, with faculty advisors from the Division of Nutrition and Aging. The authors provide a framework for approaching the important issues that arise in geriatrics and focus on key aspects of the evaluation and treatment of common geriatric disorders and consultations. Easy-to-navigate screens provide instant point-of-care access to information such as cognitive and functional assessment tests and important drug interactions.

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