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Medical Ethics and the Elderly
The Fourth Edition of this bestselling, highly regarded book has been fully revised to incorporate changes in law and clinical guidance making a vital impact on patient management, encompassing: . The Equality Act 2010 which provides the right of older people to treatment without discrimination . Case law on withdrawing nutrition and hydration . Up
Medical Ethics and the Elderly
This ground-breaking and highly regarded book explores the central ethical issues arising from the day-to-day care of older patients. This Third Edition incorporates key recent developments including guidance from the General Medical Council and the National Council for Palliative Care on consent and refusal of treatment, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the NHS Code of Practice on Confidentiality. The key aim of the book remains to provide a practical guide for health professionals who are involved with doctors in making difficult decisions. Medical students who now study medical ethics and their application in the day-to-day management of patients as part of the undergraduate curriculum will also benefit.
The Biology of Ageing
One of the problems geriatricians are confronted with in everyday clinical practice is differentiating disease from the process of old age. The challenges of ageing require a better understanding of the essential biology of ageing in order to separate ageing from disease, and indeed ageing made worse by disease. Although the topic is large and diverse, this practical and easy-to-read reference book contains vital information on the biology of ageing. It provides a concise understanding of the changes that occur and focuses on the clinical implications of ageing. MCQs are featured throughout for revision and examination practice. The Biology of Ageing provides the reader with: . a learning gu...
Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine
Already established in its first edition as a key text in elderly care, this comprehensively revised second edition of Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine is a vital reference for health professionals involved in providing comprehensive care to the older population. The book thoroughly explores clinical aspects, as well as demographic, statistica
Elderly Medicine
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is aimed at the entire training requirements of Specialist Registrars. It covers both the practice of medicine for the elderly and also generic skills required by all doctors at this stage in their training. The emphasis is on practical advice (backed up by evidence where available) on the common problems of the elderly. Chapters end with references, further reading and self-assessment material. Incorporates implications of the National Service Framework for Older People. Chapter on ethics much changed due to: new GMC Guidelines on consent, confidentiality and withholding treatment; new BMA/RCN Guidelines on "do not resuscitate" decisions. New guidelines on stroke, hypertension and osteoporosis incorporated. Major update to bibliography.
Practical Psychiatry of Old Age
Describes in detail the main psychiatric conditions encountered in old age and their management with useful brief case histories to illustrate the practical realities of working in this area. This book also offers a comprehensive approach to the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders in old age.
Practical Management of Dementia
Practical Management of Dementia: a multi-professional approach brings together a wealth of extensive practical experience and knowledge from a number of multi-professional contributors on how to effectively manage dementia. It is a ready reference for daily use integrating findings from recent research, identifying the challenges faced in caring for the demented. It covers the diagnosis, detection and spiritual needs of caring for patients with dementia, and will help all those interested in the condition have a better understanding of the issues and practicalities which can be done to help pa.
Essential Geriatrics
Practical and concise, ideal for quick reference and revision, this title gives an up-to-date evidence based overview of the key areas of geriatric medicine.
Practical Old Age Psychopharmacology
Tailoring mental illness drug treatments specifically for elderly people has been a neglected area. This book brings together findings from recent multi-disciplinary research and the practical aspects of old age psychiatry. By taking into account the perspectives of the patient and their family, the neuropathologist, the pharmacist, the nurse, the GP, and the specialist, Practical Old Age Psychopharmacology provides a sympathetic analysis of contemporary practice and offers guidelines for the future. Providing the only comprehensive overview of the topic the editors delve into the important role of psychotropic drugs and the management of mental illness in the elderly, how these drugs should...
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