Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine,4 Edition

• An accessible, hands-on guide to the care of the older patient to steer the clinician safely through day-to-day geriatric practice
• Provides a succinct, targeted approach with 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

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• Thoroughly revised for this new edition to include the most recent clinical guidance and advice
• Updated with the latest advances in medicine, as well as changes in working practices and environments
• Covers significant developments in the field including a new chapter on Frailty, Covid-19 and its impact, delirium screening, evolution of the Geriatrician's role, Deprivation of Liberty and Liberty Protection Safeguards, changing models of care and rapid assessment in the emergency ward