Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (8th Edition)

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Author(s): Jeffrey B. Halter, Joseph G. Ouslander, Stephanie Studenski, Kevin P. High, Sanjay Asthana
PDF: 123 MB / EPUB:  270MB

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Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics (8th Edition) is a concise, user-friendly guide designed to provide healthcare professionals with a practical approach to the complex medical needs of older adults. Known for its clarity and clinical relevance, this book is ideal for medical students, residents, and practicing clinicians who need an accessible reference on geriatric care. It balances evidence-based guidance with practical, actionable information to support day-to-day clinical decision-making.

Key Features:

1. Concise and Practical: Offers a streamlined, straightforward approach to geriatric medicine, focusing on the most common issues encountered in clinical practice without overwhelming readers with extraneous details.
2. Case-Based Learning: Integrates clinical cases and real-world scenarios throughout the chapters, which helps users apply theoretical knowledge to actual patient care situations.
3. Comprehensive Yet Focused Content: Covers essential topics such as dementia, delirium, falls, mobility issues, pharmacology in older adults, and end-of-life care in a focused way that is accessible and easy to digest.
4. Updated Evidence-Based Practices: Includes the latest research and guidelines on aging-related healthcare issues, ensuring that readers have the most up-to-date information on best practices in geriatric care.
5. Multidisciplinary Approach: Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of geriatric medicine by addressing physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging, along with insights from various specialties.
6. Illustrations and Tables for Quick Reference: Features helpful visuals, tables, and clinical algorithms that simplify complex information and make it easy to locate key details when needed.
7. Useful for Board Review and Exam Preparation: Many readers find this book especially useful as a review tool for geriatrics board exams due to its concise, focused content and practical orientation.

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