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Geriatric Practice

A Competency Based Approach to Caring for Older Adults

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  • The first competency based approach to geriatric medicine
  • Features competency guidelines, quick reference appendices, and case studies to focus on the core competency requirements
  • Chapters follow a consistent format for a uniform learning structure
  • Written by experts in the field

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Table of contents (45 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
  2. Introduction and Approach to Caring for Older Adults

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. History and Trends

      • Jennifer A. Ouellet, Lisa M. Walke
      Pages 3-11
    3. Education of Current and Future Providers

      • Kathryn E. Callahan, Rosanne M. Leipzig
      Pages 21-27
  3. Disease Presentations in Older Adults

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 29-29
    2. Physiology of Aging

      • Katherine Roza, Nisha Rughwani
      Pages 31-48
    3. Normal Versus Abnormal Physical Exam

      • Vanessa Rodriguez, Melissa Bakar
      Pages 49-66
    4. Testing in the Elderly

      • Michael Bogaisky
      Pages 67-75
    5. Common Acute Illness

      • Noelle Marie Javier, Martine Sanon, Sara Suleman
      Pages 87-113
  4. Multi-morbidity (Multiple Conditions)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
    2. Patient-Centered Care for Persons with Multiple Conditions

      • Michelle Martinchek, Katherine Thompson
      Pages 117-127
    3. Geriatric Preoperative Evaluation of the Older Adult

      • Stephanie Le, Nami Safai Haeri, Allen D. Andrade
      Pages 129-138
    4. Common Chronic Conditions

      • Erika Diaz Narvaez, Komal D’Souza, Veronica Rivera
      Pages 139-155
    5. Geriatric Considerations in Common Surgical Conditions

      • Adora Tricia V. Santos, Steven Y. Chao
      Pages 157-166
  5. Medication Management (MEDICATIONS)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
    2. Prescription Selection and Dosing

      • Sharon See
      Pages 169-175
    3. High-Risk Prescriptions for Aging Patients

      • Khusbu Patel
      Pages 177-184
    4. Dietary Botanicals and Supplements

      • Alan Remde, Raymond Teets
      Pages 185-199

About this book

This book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency. Each of the 45 chapters follow a consistent format for ease of use, beginning with an introduction to the associated competency and concluding with the most salient points for mastery. Chapters also includes brief cases to provide context to the clinical reasoning behind the competency, strengthening the core understanding necessary to physicians of the future.

Written by expert educators and clinicians in geriatric medicine, Geriatric Practice is key resource for students in geriatric medicine, family and internal medicine, specialties, hospice and nursing home training, and all clinicians studying to work with aging patients.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA

    Audrey Chun

About the editor

Audrey Chun, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Director, Martha Stewart Center for Living

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Geriatric Practice

  • Book Subtitle: A Competency Based Approach to Caring for Older Adults

  • Editors: Audrey Chun

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19625-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19624-0Published: 13 November 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19627-1Published: 13 November 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-19625-7Published: 29 October 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 580

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 96 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Geriatrics/Gerontology, General Practice / Family Medicine, Nursing Education, Primary Care Medicine

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Buying options

eBook USD 99.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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