Dedicates significant coverage to conditions like frailty, falls, delirium, and dementia.
For the first time, this edition included a 12-member international advisory board to provide a more diverse worldview on aging beyond North America. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, 6th...
Focuses on the unique assessment methods and organizational strategies required for effective elderly care. The largest section of the book, detailing how
The largest section of the book, detailing how various body systems change with age and how to manage specific diseases in the elderly population. Key Features of the Sixth Edition Published in 2009 by McGraw-Hill Education , this
Explores the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive clinical textbook that bridges the gap between the biological study of aging (gerontology) and the medical care of older adults (geriatrics). Published in 2009 by McGraw-Hill Education , this 1,760-page volume serves as a core reference for geriatricians, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
The textbook is organized into four primary sections that guide the reader from fundamental science to complex clinical practice: