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Geriatric Practice
A Competency Based Approach to Caring for Older Adults
Chun
Editore
Springer
Anno
2019
Pagine
580
ISBN
9783030196271
100,00 €
DA SCONTARE
This book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency. Each of the 45 chapters follow a consistent format for ease of use, beginning with an introduction to the associated competency and concluding with the most salient points for mastery. Chapters also includes brief cases to provide context to the clinical reasoning behind the competency, strengthening the core understanding necessary to physicians of the future.
Written by expert educators and clinicians in geriatric medicine, Geriatric Practice is key resource for students in geriatric medicine, family and internal medicine, specialties, hospice and nursing home training, and all clinicians studying to work with aging patients.
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Identifying the Unique Needs of the Aging Population
Pages 13-19
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Education of Current and Future Providers
Pages 21-27
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Physiology of Aging
Pages 31-48
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Normal Versus Abnormal Physical Exam
Pages 49-66
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Testing in the Elderly
Pages 67-75
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Differential Diagnoses in the Setting of Advanced Age and Multiple Conditions
Pages 77-85
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Common Acute Illness
Pages 87-113
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Patient-Centered Care for Persons with Multiple Conditions
Pages 117-127
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Geriatric Preoperative Evaluation of the Older Adult
Pages 129-138
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Common Chronic Conditions
Pages 139-155
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Geriatric Considerations in Common Surgical Conditions
Pages 157-166
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Prescription Selection and Dosing
Pages 169-175
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High-Risk Prescriptions for Aging Patients
Pages 177-184
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Dietary Botanicals and Supplements
Pages 185-199
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Understanding the Medication List and Addressing Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Pages 201-209
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Depression in Older Adults: Principles of Diagnosis and Management
Pages 213-221
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Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD)
Pages 223-236
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Diagnosis and Management of Delirium
Pages 237-246
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Assessment of Memory and Function
Pages 247-252
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Nonpharmacological Management of BPSD: Agitation and Behavioral Problems in Dementia
Pages 253-265
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Late-Life Insomnia
Pages 267-278
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Assessment of Capability and Capacity
Pages 281-290
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Developing a Management Plan
Pages 291-297
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Safety and Risk Assessment
Pages 299-319
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Falls Screening, Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment
Pages 321-333
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Driving
Pages 335-344
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Individualized Decision-Making for Preventive Medicine in Older Adults
Pages 345-355
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Advance Care Planning for Older Adults
Pages 359-369
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Patient Preference, Prognosis, and Decision-Making in Screening and Treatment
Pages 371-376
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Sites of Care for the Older Adult: Outpatient, Post-Discharge, Hospice
Pages 379-391
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Acute Care in the Home Setting: Hospital at Home
Pages 393-401
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Hazards of Hospitalization
Pages 403-423
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Prevention of Hazards of Hospitalization
Pages 425-440
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Managing Medications and Addressing Polypharmacy
Pages 441-451
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Foley Catheter Use and Management of Urinary Symptoms
Pages 453-466
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High-Risk Pressure Ulcers
Pages 467-480
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Discharge Planning
Pages 483-489
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Interprofessional Care: Why Teamwork Matters
Pages 491-500
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Chronic Care Management
Pages 501-513
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Registries/Data in Population Health Management
Pages 515-519
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Management of Pain Symptoms
Pages 523-532
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Non-pain Symptoms
Pages 533-542
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Psychosocial, Social, and Spiritual Needs of Geriatric Patients
Pages 543-554
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Introduction to Palliative Care
Pages 555-565
