Geriatric Secrets, 3e [Paperback]

Mary Ann Forciea MD (Author), Risa Lavizzo-Mourey MD MBA (Author), Edna P. Schwab MD (Author), Donna Brady Raziano (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560535970 | ISBN-13: 978-1560535973 | Publication Date: February 24, 2004 | Edition: 3

This best-seller in geriatrics is even better in an updated and completely revised new edition. Geriatric Secrets provides a substantial knowledge base in geriatric medicine and provides a wealth of insights into the art and practice of geriatrics, featuring all the most important "need to know" questions and answers in the proven format of the Secrets Series®.

• Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers
  
• Presentation of a vast amount of information, but not overly simplistic
  
• The most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®
  
• Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
  
• Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
  
• Thorough, highly detailed index

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary Ann Forciea, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennswood Life Care Community, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, Professor of Medicine, Director, Institute of Aging, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Prebyterian Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Edna P. Schwab, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 3 edition (February 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560535970
• ISBN-13: 978-1560535973
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,019,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geriatric Secrets, February 16, 2007

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This review is from: Geriatric Secrets, 3e (Paperback)

This is an excellent book! It is to the point. I'm currently using it as a reference for work and certification in geriatrics.
thanks