Balakrishnan Kichu R. (Hrsg.) Nair

Geriatric Medicine

A Problem-Based Approach

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Written by international experts, this book presents chapters that cover common geriatric conditions including dementia, depression, delirium, falls, polypharmacy, incontinence, immobility, and medication-related issues, as well as neurological, cardiovascular, and endocrine diseases associated with old age. The book also discusses various aspects of ambulatory, residential, and palliative care for the elderly, in addition to ethical aspects of old age care, advance care planning and living wills.Geriatric medicine is a rapidly growing field in internal medicine. The majority of elderly people now live in developing countries, where there is… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-981-10-3253-0
EAN: 9789811032530
Produktnummer: 24152733
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Seitenangabe: 317 S.
Plattform: PDF
Masse: 4'834 KB
Auflage: 1st ed. 2018
Abbildungen: 13 schwarz-weiße und 3 farbige Abbildungen, Bibliographie

Über den Autor

Professor Balakrishnan Kichu R. Nair is an internationally respected, award-winning physician in the field of geriatric medicine. He is passionate about medical education, innovation, and leadership in medicine. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In recognition of his contributions to medical education he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009. He is currently a Professor of Medicine and deputy head of school at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Additionally, Professor Nair is a Senior Specialist and the Director of the Centre for Medical Professional Development with the Hunter New England Health.