Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine

• An accessible, hands-on guide to the care of the older patient to steer the clinician safely through day-to-day geriatric practice
• Provides guidance on the ethical and clinical dilemmas common to geriatric practice
• Includes ‘Clinical vignettes’ and ‘How to’ boxes providing practical advice on common problems
• Takes a problem-based approach to assist the clinician in tackling scenarios where the diagnosis may not be clear
• Filled with clear diagrams, facts boxes, flowcharts and tables for easy assimilation of essential information

New to this Edition:

• Thoroughly revised for the new edition to include the most recent clinical guidance and advice
• Includes increased use of ‘How to…’ boxes throughout to provide concise practical advice
• Contains a brand new chapter on peri-operative medicine and new material on changing models of care, screening, risk scoring management of TIA, and the Francis Report