Hospitalists’ Guide to the Care of Older Patients , 2013 Original PDF

Hospitalists’ Guide to the Care of Older Patients is the first book developed exclusively for hospitalists who need condensed, evidence-based information on the crucial subject of caring for older hospitalized patients. It is a useful, current reference in geriatric medicine. This ground-breaking literature addresses the requirements and vulnerabilities of elderly patients as well as the contemporary practice environment in hospitals. The book offers methods for converting what is understood about the special requirements of older patients into actions that may be taken right away to enhance treatment and reduce needless morbidity.