Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition [Paperback]

Robert Kane (Author), Joseph Ouslander (Author), Itamar Abrass (Author), Barbara Resnick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 13, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0071498222 | ISBN-13: 978-0071498227 | Edition: 6

The most RENOWNED AND TRUSTED INTRODUCTORY GUIDE to core topics in geriatric medicine and health care

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!

4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"This continues to be the leading U.S. introductory textbook in geriatric medicine. It is user friendly, well written and edited, and easy on the eyes. Not a single major concept is omitted. With some 400-plus pleasant pages, this can easily be read on a rotation in geriatric medicine. If I had a magic wand, I would wave it, and copies of this brilliant book would appear under the pillow of every hospitalist in the land. See if it doesn't resonate with you as well."--Doody's

Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics delivers a broad, well-written overview of all the important issues in geriatrics along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in older patients.

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

Time-saving tables that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more

Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening

An appendix of internet resources on geriatrics

NEW! Evidence-Based Summary section added to selected chapters

NEW! The addition of a Nurse Practitioner to the author team for the widest perspective possible (20081118)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"So well written the amount of information it contains is deceptive. Unlike many texts, the book is easy to read and provides an excellent overview of geriatrics."--Journal of Family Practice (Journal of Family Practice )

About the Author

Robert L. Kane, MD
Professor and Minnesota Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging
School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Joseph G. Ouslander, MD
Director, Institute for Qualty Aging
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Professor of Medicine (Voluntary)
Assistant Dean for Geriatric Education
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) at Florida Atlantic University
Associate Director, Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Department of Medicine, UMMSM
Miami, FL
Professor (Courtesy)
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Florida Atlantic University

Itmar B. Abrass, MD
William E. Colson Chair in Gerontology
Professor of Medicine and Division Head, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
University of Washington Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Professor
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Sonya Gershowitz Chair in Gerontology
Baltimore, MD

Product Details

• Paperback: 598 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 6 edition (November 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071498222
• ISBN-13: 978-0071498227
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Board Review, April 19, 2010

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Luis Catoni "medifam" (PuertoRico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition (Paperback)

This text is a must for those new and not so new in the field of Geriatrics.

Very good reference for those preparing to take the Geriatric Medicine CAQ or Board.

Concise and right to the point, easily readable and with very helpful figures and tables.

Highly recommended!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars essential of clinical geriatrics, August 30, 2011

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book is easy to understad with pertitent information to subject. very infromative and heps with subject matter. subject matter is relative to classroom lectures

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, October 18, 2011

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Trina H. Hawkins (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics: Sixth Edition (Paperback)

This is an interesting book. I use it during my work day but not daily. It comes in handy for diagnosis when doing home health visits.