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Kane, Robert L., 1940-

Essentials of clinical geriatrics / Robert L. Kane, Joseph G. Ouslander, Barbara Resnick, Michael L. Malone. - 8th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2018] - 568 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Clinical implications of aging process -- The geriatric patient: demography, epidemiology, and health services utilization -- Evaluating the geriatric patient -- Chronic disease management -- Prevention -- Delirium and dementia -- Diagnosis and management of depression -- Incontinence -- Falls -- Immobility -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Decreased vitality -- Sensory impairment -- Drug therapy -- High value health services -- Nursing home care -- Ethical issues in the care of older persons -- Palliative care.

ISBN: 9781259860515 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1259860515 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatrics.
Aged.
Geriatric Assessment.
Aging--physiology.
Aging--psychology.

LC Class. No.: RC952 / K36 2018