Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Ninth Edition

The trusted, classic, concise textbook on geriatric medicine—fully revised and updated with new content

Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics provides a comprehensive yet succinct overview of the principles and practice of caring for older adults. Presented in full color with numerous tables and figures reflecting the latest evidence-based and expert recommended advances in geriatric medicine, this ninth edition emphasizes the distinct clinical approach required to evaluate and manage older patients, from healthy aging and geriatric assessment to the diagnosis and treatment of common age-related conditions.

The book covers the management of chronic comorbidities, geriatric syndromes such as incontinence, immobility, instability, and cognitive impairment, as well as key healthcare considerations including long-term care, financial issues, and end-of-life decision-making.

Since its first publication in 1984, Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics has been a mainstay for students, trainees, and practicing clinicians. Written in an engaging, accessible style, it pairs authoritative coverage of core geriatric topics with practical, evidence-based guidance for everyday clinical decision-making.

FEATURES

• A strong focus on the field’s must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health services
• Updated references, evidence -based and expert-recommended “Do’s and Don’ts”
• Suggested readings and online resources
• Numerous tables and figures summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more
• Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening
• Chapters devoted to general management strategies
• Important chapters on ethical issues and palliative care
• New chapters on anemia, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, COPD, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, HIV, multimorbidity, obesity, Parkinson’s Disease, preventive care, sleep disorders, weight loss, and more.