ABC of Geriatric Medicine

Demographic trends confirm what clinicians already know – they are spending increasing amounts of time dealing with older people. This new <i>ABC</i> provides an introduction to the new and increasing challenges of treating older patients in a variety of settings.<br /> <p><i>ABC of Geriatric Medicine</i> provides an overview of geriatric medicine in practice. Chapters are written by experts, and are based on the specialty geriatric medicine curriculum in the UK.<br /> </p> <p><i>ABC of Geriatric Medicine</i> is a highly illustrated, informative, and practical source of knowledge, with links to further information and resources. It is an essential guide where management of the ageing population is a major health issue – for hospital and family doctors, students, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.</p>