Geriatric Physical Diagnosis: A Guide to Observation and Assessment by Mark E. W

Description: Geriatric Physical Diagnosis by Mark E. Williams Provides an insight into the clinical observation, diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. This work focuses on assisting the dedicated clinician in becoming a more perceptive observer of elderly patients with honed skills in geriatric bedside diagnostic evaluation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Informed by more than thirty years of experience, this guide provides a wealth of insight into the clinical observation, diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. Organized geographically from (literally) head to toes, it concentrates on the basic geriatric physical examination with each chapter providing general information as well as helpful approaches to specific regional complaints. Emphasis is placed on assisting the dedicated clinician in becoming a more perceptive observer of elderly patients with honed skills in geriatric bedside diagnostic evaluation. The text also includes historical vignettes and anecdotes of great physical diagnosticians to demonstrate the evolution of clinical skills. Tables and line drawings complement the text. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. Author Biography Mark E. Williams, M.D., is the Ward K. Ensminger Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface A Personal Note 1. General Principles 2. The Approach to the Elderly Patient 3. Initial Impressions 4. The Vital Signs 5. The Hands and Wrists 6. The Upper Extremities 7. The Head 8. The Eyes 9. The Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat 10. The Neck 11. The Lymph Nodes 12. The Back 13. The Breasts 14. The Respiratory System 15. The Cardiovascular System 16. The Abdomen 17. The Lower Extremities 18. The Peripheral Vascular Examination 19. The Female Genitalia 20. The Male Genitalia 21. The Neurological Examination 22. Evaluation of Mental Status 23. Assessment of Balance and Gait 24. Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence 25. Geriatric Skin Conditions Useful References Index Review "highly recommended"—Choice; "highly recommended"—ARBA; "motivated clinicians of all stripes and all degrees of training can gain much from using this book... this excellent scholarly book has much to savor"—Doody; "a wonderful new resource...comprehensive...packed with practical and feasible suggestions"—JAMA. Review Quote "highly recommended"-- Choice ; "highly recommended"-- ARBA ; "motivated clinicians of all stripes and all degrees of training can gain much from using this book... this excellent scholarly book has much to savor"-- Doody ; "a wonderful new resource...comprehensive...packed with practical and feasible suggestions"-- JAMA. Details ISBN0786447311 Author Mark E. Williams Language English ISBN-10 0786447311 ISBN-13 9780786447312 Media Book Format Paperback Edition 2nd Year 2009 Subtitle A Guide to Observation and Assessment Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Short Title GERIATRIC PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS Qualifications M.D. AU Release Date 2009-08-14 NZ Release Date 2009-08-14 UK Release Date 2009-08-14 Pages 344 DEWEY 618.97075 Audience Professional & Vocational Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2009-08-14 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations 208 photos, tables, bibliography, index US Release Date 2009-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127486160;

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