Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach

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Annals of Internal Medicine · 1992 · 101 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Principles & Practice: Primary Care. Demographics. Normal Aging. Illness & Aging. Assessment. The Health Care System. Minorities. Health Maintenance & Promotion. Nutrition. Pharmacotherapeutics. Rehabilitation. Ethics. Hospital Care. Institutional Care. Home Care. Terminal Care. The Major Syndromes. Confusion, Dementia and Delirium. Depression and Failure to Thrive. Dysmobility and Immobility. Dizziness. Falls and Falling. Incontinence. Clinical Problems: Perioperative Care. Elder Abuse. Alcoholism. Driving. Vision. Hearing. Sexuality. Sleep. The Mouth and Teeth. The Feet. The Skin. Pressure Sores. Diabetes Mellitus. Thyroid Disease. Osteoporosis. Estrogen Therapy. The Prostrate. Constipation. Hypertension. Congestive Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias. Myocardial Infarcation and Angina. Peripheral Vascular Disease. Stroke. Parkinson's Disease. Lower Respiratory Infections. Urinary Tract Infections. The Acute Abdomen. Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Hypothermia.