Overview

Informed by more than thirty years of experience, this guide provides a wealth of insight into the clinical observation, diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. Organized geographically from (literally) head to toes, it concentrates on the basic geriatric physical examination with each chapter providing general information as well as helpful approaches to specific regional complaints. Emphasis is placed on assisting the dedicated clinician in becoming a more perceptive observer of elderly patients with honed skills in geriatric bedside diagnostic evaluation. The text also includes historical vignettes and anecdotes of great physical diagnosticians to demonstrate the evolution of clinical skills. Tables and line drawings complement the text. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Author:   Mark E. Williams
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.594kg
ISBN:  

9780786447312

ISBN 10:   0786447311
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   14 August 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Preface      A Personal Note      1. General Principles      2. The Approach to the Elderly Patient      3. Initial Impressions      4. The Vital Signs      5. The Hands and Wrists      6. The Upper Extremities      7. The Head      8. The Eyes      9. The Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat      10. The Neck      11. The Lymph Nodes      12. The Back      13. The Breasts      14. The Respiratory System      15. The Cardiovascular System      16. The Abdomen      17. The Lower Extremities      18. The Peripheral Vascular Examination      19. The Female Genitalia      20. The Male Genitalia      21. The Neurological Examination      22. Evaluation of Mental Status      23. Assessment of Balance and Gait      24. Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence      25. Geriatric Skin Conditions      Useful References      Index     

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Highly recommended --ARBA -- JAMA. JAMA.

Author Information

Mark E. Williams, M.D., is the Ward K. Ensminger Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Virginia.

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