Contributions

  • Reichel, William, 1937- - Contributor
  • Arenson, Christine, 1964- - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

159,500 words, Guess

Page Count

638 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC618.97
  • LCCRC952 .C53 2009
  • LCCRC952.C53 2009

Alternate Titles

  • Care of the elderly

Description

This book remains the pioneering text for the practicing physician confronted with the unique problems of an increasingly elderly population. Dr. William Reichel's formative text is designed as a practical and useful guide for all levels of geriatric care. This book emphasizes clinical management and addressed problems from the simple to the highly complex. The renowned editors have revised every chapter and have included the most recent advances in elderly care. New chapters include hormonal therapy in post-menopausal women, drug therapy for Alzheimer's sufferers, alternative medicine, the chronic understaffing of nursing homes, management of delirium, and ethical issues. Comprehensive and written for any clinicians caring for older patients (including family physicians, general internists, nurse practitioners, geriatricians, and other specialists), this esteemed text provides practical and trusted advice.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Reichel's care of the elderly: clinical aspects of aging.Cambridge University Press2009-01-01
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