{"product_id":"geriatric-medicine-at-a-glance-isbn-9781118597644","title":"Geriatric Medicine at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeriatric Medicine at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e logically presents the core principles of geriatric medicine, including mechanisms of ageing, changes in physiology commonly seen in older adults, and the clinical management and treatment of the key medical presentations affecting older patients. It provides a thorough overview of the essential required core knowledge, mapped to the British Geriatrics Society undergraduate curriculum on ageing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeriatric Medicine at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Is fully aligned with the newly developed British Geriatric Society curriculum on ageing for undergraduate medical students\u003cbr\u003e- Explains the relevant concepts associated with ageing in addition to the common medical presentations seen in older adults\u003cbr\u003e-  Includes the perspective of nurses and other allied health professionals\u003cbr\u003e-  Features 'best of five' MCQ self-assessment questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeriatric Medicine at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e will help address the uncertainty often experienced by medical students and junior doctors when dealing with older patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use your revision guide ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Core Concepts 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Why is geriatric medicine different? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Population ageing 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Theories of ageing 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Physiology of ageing 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Frailty 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comprehensive geriatric assessment 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The international classification of functioning, disability and health 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Physiotherapy 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Occupational therapy 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Assessment scales – physical function 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Assessment scales – mental health 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Ethical issues 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Common problems in older adults 26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Polypharmacy 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Osteoporosis 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Falls 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Gait 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Dizziness 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Syncope 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Urinary incontinence 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Constipation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Delirium 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Dementia 1: causes and classification 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Dementia 2: assessment and management 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Stroke 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Parkinsonism 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Nutrition 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Pressure ulcers 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 CGA in practice 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Elder abuse 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Surgical care 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Geriatrics at the interface 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Care homes 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. End-of-life care 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMCQ questions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMCQ answers 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Adrian Blundell\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consultant in the Health Care of Older People, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Adam Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e is a Consultant Geriatrician and Honorary Lecturer in the Medicine of Older People at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering the whole medical curriculum, these introductory texts are ideal for teaching, learning and exam preparation, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about Geriatric Medicine… at a Glance!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeriatric Medicine at a Glance logically presents the core principles of geriatric medicine, including mechanisms of ageing, changes in physiology commonly seen in older adults, and the clinical management and treatment of the key medical presentations affecting older patients. 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