The Merck Manual of Geriatrics

In the style of The Merck Manual, this title provides information of clinical relevance to all physicians involved in the care of the elderly. The Merck Manual of Geriatrics is the most widely used geriatric medical text in the world with more than 160 000 copies sold in 9 languages. The 3 rd edition has been written and reviewed by more than 150 experts in all fields of medicine from the United States and around the world.

Features

* Major reorganization of the text, with many more revisions than the previous edition

* Entire book has a new interdisciplinary focus, with special information on nursing care, pharmacy issues, patient and family education, palliative care and end of life care where relevant

* New two colour design with many new tables and all new illustrations

* New chapters or discussions on:

Hypercoagulability and anticoagulation Urinary tract tumors

Respiratory Failure Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Interstitial Lung Diseases Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Anorectal Disorders Atherosclerosis

Hearing Loss Geriatric interdisciplinary teams

Chronic Dizziness and postural instability Continuity of Care

Rehabilitation Geriatric social work

Somatoform disorders Religion and spriituality

Speech Disorders Managed care

Nonmetabolic bone disease Weights and measurements

Hand Disorders Resource List

Hormonal Supplementation

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Contents

Hypercoagulability and anticoagulation Urinary tract tumors

Respiratory Failure Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Interstitial Lung Diseases Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Anorectal Disorders Atherosclerosis

Hearing Loss Geriatric interdisciplinary teams

Chronic Dizziness and postural instability Continuity of Care

Rehabilitation Geriatric social work

Somatoform disorders Religion and spriituality

Speech Disorders Managed care

Nonmetabolic bone disease Weights and measurements

Hand Disorders Resource List

Hormonal Supplementation