Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine With

This volume collects the foundation papers in the discipline of Geriatric medicine.& It begins with a chapter on those papers that established the field, then goes on to classics in the techniques of evaluation, diagnosis and management of a variety of illnesses in older patients and includes information on the development of health systems which support the care of older patients.& Each chapter begins with a commentary by a faculty member with special interest or expertise in that area; the commentaries will explain why these papers were chosen for inclusion.

Preface: What Makes a Classic? Classic Papers in Geriatric Medicine with Current Commentaries	p. v
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Contributors	p. xi
Perspectives on General Aging	p. 1
History of Geriatric Medicine	p. 9
Palliative Care of Older Patients	p. 21
Home-Based Care of the Older Patient	p. 27
Education for Health Professionals	p. 33
Dementia	p. 47
Delirium	p. 61
Falls	p. 81
Urinary Incontinence	p. 89
Osteoporosis	p. 95
Nutrition	p. 105
Health Screening and Disease Prevention	p. 113
Osteoarthritis	p. 123
Pressure Ulcers	p. 145
Depression	p. 153
Index	p. 167
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