Main description:

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

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, Hazzard's 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

NEW chapters on:

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

A Doody's Core Title for 2022!

Contents:

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