Pathy s PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE The latest edition of the gold standard in geriatric medicine references Pathy s Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine, Sixth Edition delivers a comprehensive overview of the subject, offering up-to-date, evidence-based, information about the many, and varied, problems suffered by ageing patients. In this latest edition, the authors take a refreshed approach to the material by rigorously applying the latest scientific research to clinical practice and increasing the use of visual examples, algorithms, and clinical practice points. Thoroughly updated throughout, the chapters give readers a truly global perspective on geriatric medicine that reflect the most recent changes in treatment options and medical conditions. In addition to new chapters on a range of recent and emerging topics, clinical practice points, and visual evidence including MRI scans the book also offers a: Thorough introduction to relevant biological, social, and community perspectives on caring for mature and ageing patients, as well as medicine prescribing for older patients Comprehensive exploration of eating disorders that commonly occur in the aged and how to maximize the nutritional health of ageing patients Practical discussions of haematological and cardiovascular disorders and diseases in ageing patients In-depth examination of special issues in elder care, including elder abuse, alcoholism and substance abuse, transportation issues, and end-of-life care Perfect for all clinicians working with mature patients, Pathy s Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine will also continue to earn a place in the libraries of allied healthcare workers with ageing patients and clients.

A sixth edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 10 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens.This edition takes a refreshed internal approach with greater emphasis on a translational approach bringing scientific background through to clinical practice, using more visual examples, algorithms and clinical practice points.The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 5th edition.In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners.