CLINICAL PRESS

Keith Thompson, MB ChB, FRCGP, D0bstRCoG, General Practitioner, London, Examiner for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine

Commonsense Geriatrics sets out to provide a commonsense, practical approach, both clinical and organisational, to geriatric care for the GP and the specialist. This volume is compact, clear and interesting and it is written with the aim of making a substantial branch of medical and social practice manageable by a structured approach.

The Diploma in Geriatric Medicine is now recognised as an important postgraduate qualification and this volume will be of value to candidates. The author is an examiner for the Diploma.

'Keith Thompson's book should become the keystone of teaching in geriatrics, not only in vocational training for general practice, but also for the growing specially of hospital and community geriatrics and not only for doctors, but also for nurses, health visitors and social workers.'Update

Contents:

First Principles. Population and Population Structure. Old People in the Practice. Basic Principles. Attitudes in the Care of the Elderly. Special Difficulties with Older Patients. Practice Organisation. The Team Concept. The Examination. The Investigation. Health Education and Follow up. The Ageing Process. Common Clinical Problems. Specialty Aspects. The Whole Person. Index 

150 pages. 216 x 138 mm. Hardcover. Fully illustrated. ISBN 1 85457 007 2.                    £12.50

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