Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 4th Edition

The need for Practice of Geriatrics 4th Edition may actually be greater now than it was at the time of its inception. Clinicians are challenged by increased numbers of older persons in their practices. In addition, they need to be able to efficiently assess complex clinical scenarios involving a broad range of concerns: patients and their families, aging, medical illnesses, geriatric syndromes, multiple medications, behavioral health needs, and social support systems. All of these must be approached in a health care delivery system that may add stressors to caring for seniors.
Practice of Geriatrics 4th Edition has been created to assist clinicians in their care of older persons. The editors believe that this textbook will be helpful for physicians, residents-in-training, and medical students. The textbook is designed to additionally serve as an excellent guide for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and psychologists as they provide interdisciplinary care for an aging population.

This textbook has been divided into six sections to help the reader conceptualize an approach to geriatric care:  

• General issues in geriatric practice 
• Systems of care in geriatric practice 
• Prevention and rehabilitation in geriatric practice 
• Syndromes in geriatric practice 
• Neuropsychiatric disorders in geriatric practice  
• Medical and surgical disorders in geriatric practice 

Each section is thoughtfully developed to help the reader understand the nuances of caring for an older person. Worthy of emphasis, we believe, is the consistent and excellent quality of the chapters that make up each section. Twenty-eight authors from the third edition are joined by 51 additional authors for the fourth edition, to bring new contributions to this textbook. Three chapters that are entirely new to this edition are Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; Transitional Care; and Measuring Disability. All of the chapter authors were charged to condense their topic areas to allow readers to find key areas emphasized in a sufficient fashion. References have been limited to relevant and recent contributions to the literature in each topic area.
Practice of Geriatrics 4th Edition is thus intended for primary care and specialty providers who practice on a daily basis caring for older adults. A new feature is “Summary Points for the Primary Care Physician,” included at the beginning of each chapter to pull together some major take-home messages that can be put into daily practice. In addition, a two-color design has been used for this edition for a more reader-friendly appearance.
Practice of Geriatrics 4th Edition is intended as a concise reference for primary care clinicians and specialists caring for an aging population. Busy clinicians find it a valuable aid as they deliver the highest-quality care to their older patients, affording maximal function in the least restrictive environment.

Product Details

• Author: Edmund H. Duthie Jr. MD, Paul R. Katz MD, and Michael Malone MD
• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (June 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416022619
• ISBN-13: 978-1416022619
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches 

List Price: $109.00