Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Eighth Edition

The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics—updated to reflect the most recent advances in the field

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The leading text on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Anchored in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered practice, Hazzards Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, medical information available.

This updated eighth edition reflects the continued growth and increasing sophistication of geriatrics as a defined medical discipline. The book focuses on the implementation of key concepts and covers the foundation for geriatrics, as well as frequently encountered syndromes found in older adults. In addition, it provides valuable insights into the simultaneous management of multiple conditions, including psychological and social issues and their interactions, an intrinsic aspect of geriatric patient care.

Features::

• A greater emphasize on the growing knowledge base for key topics in the field, including gerontology, geriatrics, geriatric conditions, and palliative medicine

• Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Health Equity
• Age Friendly Care
• Geriatrics Around the World
• The Patient Perspective
• Substance Use and Disorders
• Applied Clinical Geroscience
• Managing the Care of Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
• UPDATED contributions from a respected and diverse team of geriatricians and subspecialists to reflect clinical breakthroughs and advances
• NEW:: Extensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on vulnerable older adults
• Updated Learning Objectives and Key Clinical Points
• Hundreds of full-color images

• Part I. Principles of Gerontology

  Part II. Principles of Geriatrics

  Section A: Assessment

  Section B: Organization of Care

  Section C: Special Management Issues

  Section D: Surgical Management

  Section E: Nutrition

  Section F: Sensory Function

  Section G: Gender and Sexuality

  Part III. Geriatric Syndromes

  Part IV. Palliative Medicine and Ethics

  Part V. Organ Systems and Diseases

  Section A: Neurology and Psychiatry

  Section B: Cardiovascular System

  Section C: Pulmonary

  Section D: Nephrology

  Section E: Gastroenterology

  Section F: Oncology

  Section G: Hematology

  Section H: Endocrinology and Metabolism

  Section  I: Mobility and Rheumatology

  Section J: Infectious Diseases