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Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

A Case-Based Approach

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Editors:
  1. Rainier P. Soriano

    1. Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

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  2. Helen M. Fernandez

    1. Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

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  3. Christine K. Cassel

    1. ABIM Foundation and American Board of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

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  4. Rosanne M. Leipzig

    1. Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

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  • Useful guide based on the essentials from Cassel's Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e
  • Designed to enable primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents to quickly integrate concepts into clinical practice
  • Case-based instructional approach presents a relevant overview of geriatric care
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (32 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Approach to the Older Adult Patient

    • Rainier P. Soriano
    Pages 1-19

  3. The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

    • Rainier P. Soriano
    Pages 20-38

  4. Geriatric Pharmacology and Drug Prescribing for Older Adults

    • Rosanne M. Leipzig
    Pages 39-55

  5. Sites of Care for Older Adults

    • Kenneth S. Boockvar
    Pages 56-72

  6. Medicare and Medicaid

    • S. Brent Ridge
    Pages 73-79

  7. Psychosocial Influences on Health in Later Life

    • Judith L. Howe
    Pages 80-93

  8. Medicolegal Aspects of the Care of Older Adults

    • Olusegun A. Apoeso
    Pages 94-108

  9. Prevention and Chemoprophylaxis in the Elderly

    • Emily J. Chai
    Pages 109-142

  10. Vision and Hearing Impairments

    • Helen M. Fernandez
    Pages 143-163

  11. Exercise and Rehabilitation

    • Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly
    Pages 164-176

  12. Nutrition

    • Sandra E. Sanchez-Reilly
    Pages 177-191

  13. The Older Surgical Patient

    • Hannah I. Lipman
    Pages 192-215

  14. Depression, Dementia, and Delirium

    • Rainier P. Soriano
    Pages 216-249

  15. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders

    • Reena Karani
    Pages 250-266

  16. Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke

    • Daniel E. Wollman
    Pages 267-288

  17. Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders

    • Daniel E. Wollman
    Pages 289-303

  18. Dizziness and Syncope

    • Rainier P. Soriano
    Pages 304-321

  19. Osteoarthritis

    • Kathleen R. Srock
    Pages 322-339

  20. Osteoporosis

    • Helen M. Fernandez
    Pages 340-355
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About this book

Prior to the evolution of modern medicine, with its superabundance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology and the rise of the litigious society, the value of clinical skills was evident in both history taking and the physical examination. Even today, physicians can make a correct di- nosis solely by utilizing their clinical skills in about 90% of patient enco- ters. Furthermore, in the past physicians understood their role as a “psychologist” and were more apt to be familiar with the social context of their patients. House calls were common. The doctor was also a “placebo” who, at his best, inspired hope and probably sped recovery. Geriatricians use both clinical skills and take advantage of modern technology sparingly, for they know they are dealing with the most ch- lenging and frail of patients—older patients who so often present with multiple, complex, interacting behavioral, social, and physical problems. In contrast to medicine for young people, working with the older patient is much more demanding. Furthermore, the complex issue of societal at- tudes toward old people can come into play, speci? cally the physician’s need to deal with natural fears of aging, dependency, depression, dementia, and death. Ageism is the enemy of effective medical treatment. At its best, geriatrics exempli? es ways that medical care for all ages can become more humane, problem-oriented, and holistic.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine comprehensively covers the broad field of geriatric medicine in 624 pages. … The bibliography at the end of each chapter is up to date … . The book is reasonably priced … . It provides clinically relevant information in an excellent, straightforward manner. It will be decidedly useful to medical students, residents, fellows, and primary care clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistant)." (Aman Nanda, Journal of the American Mathematical Association, Vol. 298 (12), 2007)

"This is a practical educational companion to the fourth edition of Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, by Christine K. Cassel ... . The layout is easy to read and concise. ... This is an excellent text for medical students and residents completing a rotation in geriatric medicine. Primary care Physicians ... will also find this book to be of great value." (Gregory J. Hanson, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 82 (9), September, 2007)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA

    Rainier P. Soriano, Helen M. Fernandez, Rosanne M. Leipzig

  • ABIM Foundation and American Board of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

    Christine K. Cassel

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine

  • Book Subtitle: A Case-Based Approach

  • Editors: Rainier P. Soriano, Helen M. Fernandez, Christine K. Cassel, Rosanne M. Leipzig

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-32326-8

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2007

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-32324-4

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-32326-8

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 628

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations

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

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