Hospitalist Care of Older Pati Contributor(s): Williams (Author), Malani (Author), Wesorick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1118127927 ISBN-13: 9781118127926 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $102.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Internal Medicine - Medical | Geriatrics |
Dewey: 618.97 |
LCCN: 2013027985 |
Series: Hospital Medicine: Current Concepts |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The first book designed specifically for hospitalists and other hospital-based staff who need concise, evidence-based guidance on the vital topic of caring for older hospitalized patients Hospitalists' Guide to the Care of Older Patients is an up-to-date, practical reference in geriatric medicine for hospitalists, as well as other physicians and nurses working in the hospital setting. The book uses numerous tables, figures, and images to highlight the areas of geriatric medicine that are most relevant to hospitalists. Written by nationally recognized experts, chapters broadly follow the course of hospitalization, from admission through daily care and active management of the transition to post-hospital settings, providing practical, evidence-based guidance at each point. Contents include:
As the population ages, hospitalists are caring for an increasing number of older patients. This book helps hospitalists expand their knowledge, incorporate key clinical skills into daily practice, build more efficient patient care teams, and teach more effectively in today's fast-paced, complex hospital environment. |