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Principles of Geriatric Medicine: Clinical Reasoning and Whole-Person Care for Falls, Dementia, Functional Decline, and Complex Aging - Couverture souple

Veyron, Marlowe J.; Bellcrest, Alina R.; Corland, Tristan T.; Halvane, Nola M.; Wexlin, Camden P.

 
9798188675776: Principles of Geriatric Medicine: Clinical Reasoning and Whole-Person Care for Falls, Dementia, Functional Decline, and Complex Aging

Synopsis

Caring for older adults requires more than treating individual diseases. Age-related physiological changes, multiple chronic conditions, functional decline, medication management, and changing health priorities all influence clinical decision-making. Providing effective care begins with understanding how these factors shape the health and well-being of each patient.

Principles of Geriatric Medicine offers a structured introduction to the essential concepts of caring for the aging population. It presents the core principles of geriatric medicine in a clear and practical format, helping readers develop a thoughtful approach to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term care.

Throughout the book, readers will learn how to:

  • Assess the health needs of older adults using a comprehensive clinical approach

  • Recognize the physiological changes associated with aging and their impact on disease presentation

  • Manage common geriatric conditions while considering multiple coexisting illnesses

  • Apply appropriate prescribing principles and reduce medication-related risks

  • Support functional independence, preventive care, and quality of life through patient-centered management

The content reflects the realities of geriatric practice, where clinical decisions often require balancing medical treatment with functional status, patient goals, and long-term health outcomes.

Written for medical students, interns, residents, primary care physicians, and clinicians involved in the care of older adults, this book serves as a practical resource for developing sound clinical judgment in geriatric medicine.

Principles of Geriatric Medicine is intended to support lifelong learning, strengthen clinical decision-making, and provide a dependable reference for delivering compassionate, evidence-informed care to older adults.

Order your copy of Principles of Geriatric Medicine today and build a stronger foundation for thoughtful, patient-centered care across the later stages of life.

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