Author Description
This comprehensive text brings together extensive experience in clinical geriatrics with a strong scientific base in research. The chapters offer both scholarly reviews of fields of knowledge in medical gerontology and firmly practical advice on clinical problems. Major reviews include the biological origins and mechanisms of aging, age-associated changes in immunology and other host defences, injury responses, temperature homeostasis, memory, and the aging eye. Practical issues include the management of foot problems, back pain, and infections in older patients. Further chapters deal with ethical issues, the difficulties of carers, and the design of services.This volume covers traditional concerns of geriatric medicine such as hypothermia and postural hypotension, but also takes a wider perspective on aging with chapters on topics such as the post-menopausal state. It will be an invaluable reference for any physician whose work includes clinical responsibilities for older patients.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the intersection of clinical geriatric practice and the underlying biological mechanisms of the aging process. Edited by J. Grimley Evans and T. Franklin Williams, the volume synthesizes extensive clinical experience with current research to provide a framework for managing the health of older populations. It addresses both the physiological changes associated with aging and the practical challenges inherent in providing medical care to elderly patients.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Biological mechanisms of aging including immunology and injury response
- Clinical management of common geriatric conditions like foot pain and infections
- Ethical considerations and service design for elderly care
- Analysis of age-associated changes in memory and sensory function
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive coverage of pediatric or acute trauma medicine
- Focuses primarily on clinical and biological aspects rather than social policy or legislative history
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and medical professionals frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for clinicians managing older patients. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive resource for physicians seeking both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical guidance.
Page Count:
776
Publication Date:
1992-08-06
ISBN-10:
0192615904
ISBN-13:
9780192615909
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