Description
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Geriatrics**Written with first-line primary care providers in mind, Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read source of practical clinical guidance for this rapidly growing population. Using a unique, case-based approach, it covers the patient presentations you're most likely to encounter, offering key clinical information, expert advice, and evidence-based medical guidelines throughout. This highly regarded text uses a consistent format and an enjoyable writing style to keep you informed, engaged, and up to date in this increasingly important field.- Uses a case study format that is ideal for learning, retention, and rapid recall. All case studies are thoroughly up to date with current references- Features an interdisciplinary perspective to provide team-oriented knowledge on the best diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies available to address the complex needs of older adults- Contains a new chapter on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Medicine in Older Adults, as well as completely revised or rewritten chapters on rehabilitation, infectious disease, and urinary incontinence- Provides up-to-date information on key topics such as opioid management and polypharmacy, the "geriatric emergency room, cultural humility in the care of older adults, and the five signs of problematic substance abuse- Includes key learning objectives and USMLE-style questions in every chapter- Online extras include dizziness, gait, and balance video resources, a dermatology quiz, and a Cognitive Status Assessment with tests and patient teaching guides- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults2. Interprofessional Team Care3. Assessment4. Wellness and Prevention5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients6. Appropriate Prescribing7. Ethics8. Financing and Organization of Health Care9. Billing and Coding10. Hospital Care11. Long-Term Care12. Home Care13. Rehabilitation14. Palliative CareUNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS15. Emergency Care16. Delirium17. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias18. Depression19. Balance, Gait and Mobility20. Falls21. Dizziness22. Syncope23. Urinary Incontinence24. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence25. Hearing Impairment26. Visual Impairment and Eye Problems27. Persistent Pain28. Malnutrition and Feeding Problems29. Frailty30. Pressure Ulcers31. Sleep Disorders32. Sexual Health33. Mistreatment and Neglect34. Alcoholism35. DrivingUNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS36. Hypertension37. Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation38. Congestive Heart Failure39. Peripheral Vascular Disease40. Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke41. Diabetes Mellitus42. Thyroid Disorders43. Osteoporosis44. Arthritis and Related Disorders45. Foot Problems46. Cancer47. Anemia48. Pulmonary Disease49. Infectious Diseases50. The Acute Abdomen51. Benign Prostate Disease52. Parkinson's Disease53. Oral Disorders54. Skin Problems
