Reuben, D.B.|Herr, K.A.|Pacal, J.T.|Pollock, B.G.|Potter, J.F.|Semla, T.P.

Geriatrics at your fingertips - 6th ed - Malden American Geriatrics Society 2004 - 255p.

A practical 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. Integrates the recommendations of recent clinical guidelines and includes a new assessment instrument on medication appropriateness and features prescribing references for medications. In a nod to the growing interest in homeopathic medicine on the part of patients, there is also a new table on common herbal and alternative medications. Minimizes the time clinicians spend searching for the information that they need to make patient care decisions. Many of the care strategies are derived from guidelines published by various organizations.

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Geriatrics|Primary Health Care|Pharmacopoeias, Homeopathic

WT 100