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Author Gray, Len, 1950-

Title Geriatric medicine : a pocket guide for doctors, nurses.. / Len Gray et.al
Edition Second edition
Published Ascot Vale, Vic : Ausmed Publications, 2000

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 W'PONDS  618.97 Gra/Gma 2000  AVAILABLE
Description ix, 102 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Normal ageing -- 2. Evaluation of the geriatric patient -- 3. Geriatric assessment and community services -- 4. Rehabilitation -- 5. New models of service delivery -- 6. Complications of hospitalisation -- 7. Drug therapy -- 8. Pain -- 9. Cancer and palliative care -- 10. Confusional states -- 11. Stroke -- 12. Parkinsonism -- 13. Falls -- 14. Depression -- 15. Insomnia -- 16. Urinary incontinence -- 17. Constipation and faecal incontinence -- 18. Pressure sores -- 19. Arthritis amd rheumatic disorders -- 20. Fractures and metabolic bone disease -- 21. Cardiovascular disorders -- 22. Diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders -- 23. Water balance, electrolyte disorders and renal disease -- 24. Other common conditions -- 25. Promoting healthier ageing - prevention and screening -- 26. Residential care
Summary A quick and easy reference book for libraries, nursing homes, hostel G.P.'s, nurses and other health professionals who work with the elderly. Covers all common medical conditions that affect the elderly
Analysis Gerontology/geriatric medicine (Australia )
Notes Includes bibliohgraphical references, appendices and index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience Technical/Vocational/TAFE, Tertiary/Undergraduate
Notes Previously published 1991
Subject Geriatric nursing.
Geriatrics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Geriatrics -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Geriatrics -- Australia.
Geriatrics.
Geriatrics.
Geriatrics.
Geriatrics.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Author Busby, Wendy
Fonda, David
Scholes, Ron.
Woodwrad, Michael
ISBN 0957798857
Other Titles Geriatric medicine, a pocket guide for doctors, nurses, other health professionals and students
Geriatric medicine, a pocket book for health professionals