Case-based geriatrics : a global approach - Dever-Bumba, Maureen; Hirth, Victor; Wieland, Darryl (McGraw-Hill Medical, 2011)
Machine generated contents note: 1. Why Geriatrics & Gerontology2. Biology of Aging3. Physical & Cognitive Function in Aging4. Worldwide Demographics and Cultural Diversity5. Geriatric Physical Exam6. functional Assessment7. Sensory Impairment8. Atypical Disease Presentation in Older Adults9. Assessing Medical Decision Making Capacity10. Health Literacy Assessmentand Practice11. Patient Preferences, Life Expectancy & Quality of Life12. Approach to Laboratory Testing and imaging in Aging13. Considerations Before Prescribing Medications14. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention15. The Older Driver16. Changing Living Environments for Older Adults17. Caregivers and Caregiving18. Secualtity19. Multi-professional Team Care20. Geriatric Consultation Services21. Pre and Post Operative Care22. Discharge Planning, Transitional Care23. Palliative Care24. Hospice25. Home Care26. Long-term Care27. Restorative/Adaptive Equipment (braces, walkers, splints, etc.)28. Incorporating Technology Into Older Adult Living29. Rehabilitation Care: Inter-professional Management of the Complex Acute Medical Patient30. Rehabilitation Care: Inter-professional Management of the Complex Acute Surgical Patient31. Rehabiliation Care: Inter-professional Management of the Complex Acute Stroke Patient32. Delirium33. Dementia34. Polypharmacy35. Urinary Incontinence36. Falls and Gait Disorders37. Weight Loss38. Frailty/Functional Decline39. Depression40. Pressure Ulcers41. Constipation42. Hip Fractures43. Osteoporosis44. Common Infections45. Congestive Heart Failure46. Stoke47. Hypertension