Practical Geriatric Assessment - Softcover

Fillit, Howard M.; Picariello, Gloria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1900151901 ISBN 13: 9781900151900

Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media, 1997

Synopsis

Geriatric assessment is an integral part of geriatric care throughout the world. The frail elderly often have multiple chronic illnesses, functional disabilities and psychosocial problems, their needs therefore extending far beyond the treatment of a single medical condition. Comprehensive assessment of such patients requires a multidisciplinary team approach and the use of an organized, efficient set of guidelines and procedures with which to identify and address potentially 'reversible' problems. The ultimate goal is then to systematically restore and maintain the functions essential to preserve quality of life. Practical Geriatric Assessment is structured for ease of quick reference. The background to each application of geriatric assessment is given first, and this is then placed in its practical context, thus providing an essential guide to the principles and methods of effective geriatric assessment.

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Book Description

Practical Geriatric Assessment is structured for ease of quick reference. The background to each application of geriatric assessment is given first, and this is then placed in its practical context, thus providing an essential guide to the principles and methods of effective geriatric assessment.

About the Author

About the editors: Howard M. Fillit, M.D., is Corporate Medical Director for Medicare, NYL Health Care Plans, New York. He was formerly Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Medicine and Neurobiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York. Robert N. Butler, M.D., is Chairman and Brookdale Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development, and Director of the International Longevity Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwich Medical Media
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1900151901
• ISBN 13: 9781900151900
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 199