Hospitalists' guide to the care of older patients /

Williams, Brent

Hospitalists' guide to the care of older patients / Brent C. Williams, MD, MPH, Divisions of General Medicine and Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, David H. Wesorick, MD, Division of General Medicine, Hospitalist Program, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan. - 1 online resource. - Hospital medicine, current concepts ; 6 . - Hospital medicine, current concepts ; 6. .

Includes bibliographical references.

"Providing a practical, up-to-date reference in Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalists' Guide to the Care of Older Patients is the first book written specifically for hospitalists who need concise, evidence-based information on the vital topic of caring for older hospitalized patients. This groundbreaking text covers the care of older patients, their needs and vulnerabilities, and the current hospital practice environment. The book provides tools to translate what is known about the older patient's unique needs into steps that can be immediately implemented to improve care and limit avoidable morbidity"--Provided by publisher.

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Geriatrics.
Older people--Hospital care.
MEDICAL--Gynecology & Obstetrics.
Geriatrics.
Older people--Hospital care.
Geriatrics.
Hospitalization.
Aged.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.

RC952.55

618.97

WT 100