Items related to GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Synopsis
(Excerpta Medica) Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Pocket-sized quick reference provides access to specific information needed to care for older persons in various healthcare settings. Previous edition: c2000. Provides assessment instruments, recommended diagnostic tests, and management strategies, including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapy. Softcover.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Why You Should Purchase Geriatrics at Your Fingertips This century, the U.S. population aged 65 and older has soared, increasing from 3 million in 1900 to 34.3 million today (12% of the U.S. population). It is projected to more than double by 2050. If you are a health care professional, it is likely that you will find yourself spending time caring for older adults. Geriatrics at Your Fingertips will help you to provide better care to your older patients--it is compact enough to use at the bedside and comprehensive enough to serve as a ready reference in the office. 65+: The Aging of America
Life Expectancy at age 65: 17.5 years
Leading Chronic Illness: Arthritis
With Severe disability: 33.4%
Leading Cause of Death: Heart Disease
Percent with any disability: 52.2% Data source: U.S. Census Bureau and National Center of Health Statistics
From the Back Cover
The fourth edition of Geriatrics at Your Fingertips is a portable, practical and economical tool for professionals who provide primary care to older persons. Content focuses on the evaluation and management of the diseases and disorders that most commonly affect older persons in various healthcare settings. GAYF minimizes the time clinicians spend searching for the information that they need to make patient care decisions.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherKendall Hunt Publishing
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0787280143
- ISBN 13 9780787280147
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
- Number of pages215
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Stock Image
GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Published by
Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2001
ISBN 10: 0787280143
ISBN 13: 9780787280147
Used
Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # I25I-01220
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Published by
Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2001
ISBN 10: 0787280143
ISBN 13: 9780787280147
Used
paperback
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_383752490
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
GERIATRICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Published by
Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2001
ISBN 10: 0787280143
ISBN 13: 9780787280147
Used
Softcover
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0787280143.A
Quantity: 1 available