cover image - Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 8th Edition
ISBN: 9780443286933
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 592
Imprint: Elsevier
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Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 8th Edition

by Jane F. Potter, MD, Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, Matthew K. McNabney, Mitchell T. Heflin and Mallory McClester Brown

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cover image - Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 8th Edition
ISBN: 9780443286933
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 592
Imprint: Elsevier
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Using a unique, case-based approach, Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics, 8th Edition, is the #1 resource of choice for busy primary care providers who need a comprehensive, easy-to-read source of practical clinical guidance to care for the growing population of older adults. You’ll find key clinical information, expert advice, and evidence-based medical guidelines that cover the patient presentations you’re most likely to encounter in everyday practice. The consistent, streamlined content and enjoyable writing style keep you informed and engaged while using the up-to-date, case study format that is ideal for learning, retention, and rapid recall.
    • Takes an interprofessional, holistic approach to patient care, covering not only clinical conditions (diagnosis, treatment, and management), but also social, emotional, cultural, and economic considerations
    • Uses a highly templated, case study format highlighted by clinical photos, illustrations, tables, and boxes throughout—with many cases and visuals new to this edition
    • Contains new chapters or sections on population health from a pandemic perspective; disaster medicine as it applies to older adults; diversity, healthcare equity, inclusion, and social determinants of healthcare in geriatric medicine; gun violence; skin ulcers; anxiety; anticoagulation; kidney disease; revised guidance on drug use in older adults; and more
    • Covers key topics such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease management; frailty; polypharmacy and medication management; fall prevention and balance disorders; delirium prevention and management; chronic disease management; nutrition and malnutrition; depression and anxiety; bone health; and much more
    • Reflects the most current data available on the unique conditions and needs of older adults
    • Includes key learning objectives and USMLE-style questions in every chapter
    • Shares expert guidance from a new editorial team of world-class authorities in the field of geriatric medicine, as well as new contributing authors who offer up-to-date, varied perspectives
    • Online extras include billing and coding tips; dizziness, gait, and balance video resources; a dermatology quiz; and a Cognitive Status Assessment with tests and patient teaching guides
    • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
  • (Previous edition TOC/Not Final*)
    UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
    1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults
    2. Interprofessional Team Care
    3. Assessment
    4. Wellness and Prevention
    5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients
    6. Appropriate Prescribing
    7. Ethics
    8. Financing and Organization of Health Care
    9. Billing and Coding
    10. Hospital Care
    11. Long-Term Care
    12. Home Care
    13. Rehabilitation
    14. Palliative Care

    UNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS
    15. Emergency Care
    16. Delirium
    17. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
    18. Depression
    19. Balance, Gait and Mobility
    20. Falls
    21. Dizziness
    22. Syncope
    23. Urinary Incontinence
    24. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence
    25. Hearing Impairment
    26. Visual Impairment and Eye Problems
    27. Persistent Pain
    28. Malnutrition and Feeding Problems
    29. Frailty
    30. Pressure Ulcers
    31. Sleep Disorders
    32. Sexual Health
    33. Mistreatment and Neglect
    34. Alcoholism
    35. Driving

    UNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS
    36. Hypertension
    37. Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation
    38. Congestive Heart Failure
    39. Peripheral Vascular Disease
    40. Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke
    41. Diabetes Mellitus
    42. Thyroid Disorders
    43. Osteoporosis
    44. Arthritis and Related Disorders
    45. Foot Problems
    46. Cancer
    47. Anemia
    48. Pulmonary Disease
    49. Infectious Diseases
    50. The Acute Abdomen
    51. Benign Prostate Disease
    52. Parkinson's Disease
    53. Oral Disorders
    54. Skin Problems
  • Jane F. Potter, MD, Harris Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Chief, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Home Instead Center for Successful Aging, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, Dartmouth Center for Health and Aging, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Department of Primary Care-Geriatrics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, Matthew K. McNabney, Mitchell T. Heflin and Mallory McClester Brown

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