The Washington Manual Geriatrics Subspecialty Consult

Download or read book The Washington Manual Geriatrics Subspecialty Consult written by Kyle Moylan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is a practical guide for medical students, residents, and fellows treating older adults. It was prepared by residents and fellows in internal medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, and urology, with faculty advisors from the Division of Nutrition and Aging. The authors provide a framework for approaching the important issues that arise in geriatrics and focus on key aspects of the evaluation and treatment of common geriatric disorders and consultations. Tables and appendices provide rapid point-of-care access to information such as cognitive and functional assessment tests and important drug interactions.