Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine is the perfect choice for those in search of a textbook which discusses the physiological changes of ageing and how this effects the presentation and treatment of disease in the elderly patient. This tried and trusted handbook, now in its seventh edition, can be used as a core text, a revision aid and a quick reference guide for medical students, junior doctors and other health professionals.Extensively revised and updated to reflect recent advances...
More DescriptionLecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine is the perfect choice for those in search of a textbook which discusses the physiological changes of ageing and how this effects the presentation and treatment of disease in the elderly patient. This tried and trusted handbook, now in its seventh edition, can be used as a core text, a revision aid and a quick reference guide for medical students, junior doctors and other health professionals.Extensively revised and updated to reflect recent advances in knowledge and developments in management, Lecture Notes: Elderly Care Medicine now features:new information on health and social care for the elderly useful appendices covering questionnaires and examination criteria for use on the wards key points boxes and mnemonics to aid learning and revision.The result is a text that remains the most compact yet comprehensive guide to elderly care medicine. It will appeal to medical students, junior doctors, general practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals who want a concise introduction to the subject or an ideal revision companion.