Adrian Blundell , Adam Gordon
Geriatric Medicine at a Glance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781118597644
- author:
- Adrian Blundell , Adam Gordon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 0.5 x 27.4 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Geriatric Medicine at a Glance provides a comprehensive overview of the core principles of geriatric medicine, covering key concepts associated with ageing and common medical presentations in older adults. This concise guide is designed to support medical students and junior doctors in their clinical practice, offering a thorough introduction to the essential knowledge required for managing older patients. Aligned with the British Geriatrics Society undergraduate curriculum on ageing, this book explains the relevant concepts and clinical management strategies for a range of medical conditions affecting older adults. It also incorporates the perspectives of nurses and other allied health professionals, providing a holistic approach to geriatric care. With 'best of five' MCQ self-assessment questions, Geriatric Medicine at a Glance helps to address uncertainty and confidence gaps in clinical practice, supporting students and junior doctors in their daily work with older patients.