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.
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Geriatrics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Geriatrics -- Australia -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Geriatrics -- Australia.
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Geriatrics.
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Geriatrics.
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Geriatrics.
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Geriatrics.
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Author |
Busby, Wendy
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Fonda, David
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Scholes, Ron.
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Woodwrad, Michael
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ISBN |
0957798857 |
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