Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine 3e / Edition 3

by Lesley K. Bowker, James D. Price, Kunal S. Shah, Sarah C. Smith

Overview

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook in Geriatric Medicine has been expanded and updated to reflect the substantial changes in clinical practice since the previous edition, including the Francis report and the impact on care for the older patient, the National Dementia Strategy and screening, and the evolution of the role of Geriatricians in other specialities. It includes new material on risk scoring management of TIA, and a new chapter on the older surgical patient.

With an ageing population, geriatric medicine is increasingly central to emergency and internal medicine in hospital settings and in general practice. Diseases are more common in the older person, and can be particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. Using clinical vignettes and how-to boxes to provide practical advice on common problems, this is a practical, accessible, and essential handbook for all medical staff who manage older patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198738381
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/15/2018
Series:	Oxford Medical Handbooks
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	752
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 7.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Lesley K. Bowker, Consultant in Older People's Medicine; Clinical Skills Director and Honorary Professor, Norfolk and Norwich University Foundation Hospital; Norwich Medical School University of East Anglia, UK,James D. Price, Consultant in Geriatric and Acute General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK,Ku S. Shah, Consultant in Geriatric and Acute General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK,Sarah C. Smith, Consultant in Geriatric and Acute General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Dr Sarah Smith trained at St Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, qualifying in 1994. She went on to do house jobs and an SHO rotation at her training hospital, which is where she developed an interest in geriatric medicine. After an ITU post in Brighton, she joined the SpR training scheme for geriatrics and GIM in the Oxford region, completing in 2003. After maternity leave, Dr Smith was appointed as a part-time consultant in Community Geriatrics and GIM for the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals. Her area of special interest is stroke.

Table of Contents

1. Ageing2. Organizing geriatric services3. Clinical assessment of older people4. Rehabilitation5. Falls and funny turns6. Drugs7. Neurology8. Stroke9. Psychiatry10. Cardiovascular11. Chest medicine12. Gastroenterology13. Renal medicine14. Homeostasis15. Endocrinology16. Haematology17. Musculoskeletal system18. Pressure injuries19. Genitourinary medicine20. Incontinence21. Ears22. Eyes23. Skin24. Infection and immunity25. Malignancy26. Death and dying27. Ethics28. Finances29. Peri-operative Medicine

Editorial Reviews

"The book gives a very good overview of the main and most common areas of elderly care ... it has a really good, user-friendly layout and covers a wide range of conditions in a simplified way." — BMA reviewing panel, BMA Medical Book Awards 2019

"... Packed with clinical tips and case examples to help put knowledge into practice, [...] this comprehensive handbook is well worth the investment and lends itself to being used in day-to-day clinical practice." — A Illsley, British Journal of Hospital Medicine

"This handbook leaves no stone unturned when it comes to geriatric medicine. It provides in-depth information on a wide range of topics, making it a one-stop reference for healthcare professionals and caregivers ... What sets this handbook apart is its practicality. It doesn't just provide clinical information; it offers actionable advice on how to approach geriatric patients, manage their conditions, and address their unique needs…The well-organized structure, with clear headings and subheadings, makes it easy to quickly locate the information you need [...]. In summary, the Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine is a powerhouse of knowledge for those involved in the care of elderly individuals. [...] I found it to be an indispensable reference for understanding and addressing the unique healthcare needs of geriatric patients." — Amazon UK

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