Geriatric Medicine at a Glance (Paperback)

List of Contributors vi

Preface vii

Acknowledgements viii

How to use your revision guide ix

Part 1 Core Concepts 1

1. Why is geriatric medicine different? 2

2. Population ageing 4

3. Theories of ageing 6

4. Physiology of ageing 8

5. Frailty 10

6. Comprehensive geriatric assessment 12

7. The international classification of functioning, disability and health 14

8. Physiotherapy 16

9. Occupational therapy 18

10. Assessment scales – physical function 20

11. Assessment scales – mental health 22

12. Ethical issues 24

Part 2 Common problems in older adults 26

13. Polypharmacy 28

14. Osteoporosis 30

15. Falls 32

16. Gait 34

17. Dizziness 36

18. Syncope 38

19. Urinary incontinence 40

20. Constipation 42

21. Delirium 44

22. Dementia 1: causes and classification 46

23. Dementia 2: assessment and management 48

24. Stroke 50

25. Parkinsonism 52

26. Nutrition 54

27. Pressure ulcers 56

Part 3 CGA in practice 58

28. Elder abuse 60

29. Surgical care 62

30. Geriatrics at the interface 64

31. Care homes 66

32. End-of-life care 68

MCQ questions 70

MCQ answers 78

References 80

Index 81