Hazzard's geriatric medicine and gerontology / Geriatric medicine and gerontology [edited by] Jeffrey B. Halter, Joseph G. Ouslander, Stephanie Studenski, Kevin P. High, Sanjay Asthana, Mark A. Supiano, Christine Ritchie ; editor emeritus and senior advisor, William R. Hazzard ; senior editorial assistant, Nancy F. Woolard. - 7th edition. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The definitive treatise on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive text combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering a uniquely holistic approach to this ever-expanding area of medicine. Written by some of the world's most respected geriatricians, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition presents up-to-date, evidence-based information in a rich new full-color design. Unmatched as a textbook, this classic is also valuable to fellows in geriatric medicine. Hazzards's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition is logically divided into five parts: Principles of Gerontology, Principles of Geriatrics, Geriatric Syndromes, Principles of Palliative Medicine, and Organ Systems and Diseases. Within its pages, you will find balanced, authoritative coverage of every essential topic - from evaluation and management to nutrition and palliative medicine"--Publisher's description.

0071833463 (ebook) 9780071833462 (ebook)

2016014860


Geriatrics.
Health Services for the Aged.

RC952

618.97

WT 100