Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

About this book

This book distills the wealth of knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e into a practical guide for primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents. Written by top experts in the field, the book offers a detailed, compact overview of geriatric care. It addresses geriatric pharmacology, Medicare and Medicaid, and numerous other subjects unique to older adults. The case-based instructional approach helps readers navigate the complexity of prevention, presentation, and treatment for conditions such as depression, dementia, and hypertension. Graphs and tables aid the reader in determining the proper courses of treatment.

Written for:

Primary care residents, geriatric medicine residents, family medicine residents, primary care physicians, geriatric medicine physicians, family medicine physicians, general internists, geriatric nurses, physician assistants, allied health professionals

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