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Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
Rainier Patrick . Ed(S): Soriano
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Description for Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
Paperback. This useful book distills the knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e into a practical guide that empowers primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents to quickly apply theoretical material to clinical practice. Editor(s): Soriano, Rainier Patrick. Series Editor(s): Fernandez, Helen; Cassel, C. K.; Leipzig, R.M. Num Pages: 628 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1970.
Prior to the evolution of modern medicine, with its superabundance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology and the rise of the litigious society, the value of clinical skills was evident in both history taking and the physical examination. Even today, physicians can make a correct di- nosis solely by utilizing their clinical skills in about 90% of patient enco- ters. Furthermore, in the past physicians understood their role as a “psychologist” and were more apt to be familiar with the social context of their patients. House calls were common. The doctor was also a “placebo” who, at his best, inspired ... Read more
Prior to the evolution of modern medicine, with its superabundance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology and the rise of the litigious society, the value of clinical skills was evident in both history taking and the physical examination. Even today, physicians can make a correct di- nosis solely by utilizing their clinical skills in about 90% of patient enco- ters. Furthermore, in the past physicians understood their role as a “psychologist” and were more apt to be familiar with the social context of their patients. House calls were common. The doctor was also a “placebo” who, at his best, inspired ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
628
Condition
New
Number of Pages
628
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387323244
SKU
V9780387323244
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
From the reviews: "Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine comprehensively covers the broad field of geriatric medicine in 624 pages. … The bibliography at the end of each chapter is up to date … . The book is reasonably priced … . It provides clinically relevant information in an excellent, straightforward manner. It will be decidedly useful ... Read more