20 Common Problems in Geriatrics

Offers practical guidance on how to manage the most common conditions seen in ambulatory geriatrics--required reading for students, residents, and practitioners who care for the elderly. Addresses controversies and uncertainties in the diagnosis and management of each problem, patient education, emerging therapeutic approaches (and cost analyses), and behavioral/family/holistic approaches.

This user-friendly guide is packed with practical solutions to the problems you face daily.

Features:
*Answers to the most common health problems seen in the elderly -- from constipation and skin disorders to memory loss, dizziness, and prostate problems
*Practical guidance on polypharmacy, caregiver issues, advance directives, end-of-life medicine, and much more
*A practical approach to managing chronic disease
*Quick reference charts and tables that organize symptoms, treatments, drug dosages, and more
*Useful algorithms that aid diagnosis and treatment
*Easy-to-read analyses of therapies and diagnostics
*Advice on how behavioral, holistic, and family approaches can enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction