The Clinical Care of the Aged Person: An Interdisciplinary PerspectiveDavid G. Satin Oxford University Press, 03.03.1994 - 512 Seiten As the population of aged people increases throughout the world, the need for comprehensive, integrated geriatric care is rapidly becoming a high priority. Developed from an education program in clinical geriatrics offered through the Division on Aging of the Harvard Medical School, this authoritative text provides broad, interdisciplinary coverage of geriatric health care. The book incorporates the theory and skill needed for many disciplines to work together effectively. It integrates the various topics covered by way of section introductions, cross-references within chapters, a case study and case conference, and an introductory chapter of discussions among a panel of aged people. With contributions from a wide range of experts, this book teaches an interdisciplinary perspective on the aged and their health care, and examines the working relationships among the many professionals providing care for the aged. |
Inhalt
Clinical Issues for the Individual | 23 |
Emotional and Cognitive Issues in the Care of the Aged | 62 |
issues are illustrated and ways of recognizing and dealing with them are discussed The student | 73 |
Attitudes Values and Ideologies as Influences on the Professional | 98 |
Oral Health and Treatment of the Aged | 108 |
Drug Therapy in the Aged Patient | 137 |
Nutritional Concerns and Problems of the Aged | 193 |
Principles and Practice in Geriatric Rehabilitation | 230 |
Death Dying and | 311 |
Legal Issues in the Care of the Aged | 329 |
Disability Trends and Community LongTerm Health Care | 346 |
Financing | 362 |
Theoretical Issues of Interdisciplinary | 389 |
Developing the Interdisciplinary Team | 404 |
Education and Practice of Those Who Care for the Aged | 426 |
The Interdisciplinary Care of Aged Persons | 449 |
Interpersonal and Societal Issues | 281 |
Work Productivity and Worth in Old Age | 294 |
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The Clinical Care of the Aged Person: An Interdisciplinary Perspective David G. Satin,Barbara A. Blakeney Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 1994 |
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