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The Practice of Geriatrics

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Presents a broad view of the entire field of health care in the elderly, with emphasis on the interface between medical, nursing, social, dental, and nutritional care, the social support structure, and the emotional aspects of growing old.

Includes coverage of geriatric syndromes, plus expansive chapters on principles of medical care in the nursing home, environmental considerations, communication with the elderly, minority aging issues, ethical and legal aspects of long term care, and more.

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Elsevier Health Sciences
0721635172 / 9780721635170
Hardback
05/08/1992
English
632 pages
184 x 260 mm