Little Black Book of Geriatrics (Jones and Bartlett's Little Black Book) [Paperback]

Karen Gershman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763757713 | ISBN-13: 978-0763757717 | Publication Date: July 22, 2008 | Edition: 4

Thoroughly revised and updated, the Fourth Edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the elderly patient. The Little Black Book of Geriatrics is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward or in the clinic.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book is a black gem. Pocket-sized with 268 pages, it fulfils its aim as a quick and easy reference to geriatric medicine. Highly recommended".

Age and Ageing --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Organized by medical specialty, The Little Black Book of Geriatrics provides students, residents and practitioners with concise, clinical information on geriatric medicine. Diseases and disorders allow the reader quick access to epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, complications, medications, and references. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 458 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 4 edition (July 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763757713
• ISBN-13: 978-0763757717
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars high value for the geriatric nurse, August 30, 2000

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Anna C Palmer (alpharetta, georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Black Book of Geriatrics (Little Black Books) (Spiral-bound)

this little pocket-sized book contains concise information that assists in defining geriatric conditions and describing the most likely course of disease and treatment. it is helpful both in assisting the clinical practitioner to differentiate among possible causes of observed symptoms and in providing guidelines for wellness services to elders.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not helpful, October 10, 2011

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Julie B. Trevor (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Black Book of Geriatrics (Jones and Bartlett's Little Black Book) (Paperback)

The important information is wedged between oodles of footnotes & reference notations making its usefulness difficult, especially for a quick reference guide.
I returned the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars easy go-to information, November 16, 2010

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This review is from: Little Black Book of Geriatrics (Jones and Bartlett's Little Black Book) (Paperback)

of course it wont have everything, and misses a lot of the general trends that can only be learned over time from a 'fat man', but contains a lot of the principles and standards of care that are accepted by medicine today. Its definately a good go-to for reference purposes for the general geriatric population and will keep just about any physician's head above water 99% of the time, which is really more than one can ask out of a single book for such a complicated population.