Description
The fourth edition presents geriatric medicine in a compact clinical reference format. Its subjects include frailty, delirium screening, the effects of Covid, and changes in the settings and organisation of older-person care. Clinical examples and practical reference boxes relate the discussion to frequently encountered problems.
Topics covered
- Assessment and management of medical problems in older adults.
- Frailty, delirium screening, and changes in geriatric practice.
- Practical care considerations across different clinical settings.
Who it’s for
Geriatric medicine trainees and consultants, medical students, and clinicians caring for older patients.
Study use: Use the focused sections to prepare for case discussions that bring together medical illness, function, and wider care needs.