The latest edition of the gold standard in geriatric medicine references Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine, Sixth Edition delivers a comprehensive overview of the subject, offering up-to-date, evidence-based, information about the many, and varied, problems suffered by ageing patients. In this latest edition, the authors take a refreshed approach to the material, rigorously applying the latest scientific research to clinical practice and increasing the use of visual examples, algorithms, and clinical practice points. Thoroughly updated throughout, the chapters give readers a truly global perspective on geriatric medicine that reflect the most recent changes in treatment options and medical conditions. In addition to new chapters on a range of recent and emerging topics, clinical practice points, and visual evidence—including MRI scans—the book also offers a: Thorough introduction to relevant biological, social, and community perspectives on caring for mature and ageing patients, as well as medicine prescribing for older patients Comprehensive exploration of eating disorders that commonly occur in the aged and how to maximize the nutritional health of ageing patients Practical discussions of haematological and cardiovascular disorders and diseases in ageing patients In-depth examination of special issues in elder care, including elder abuse, alcoholism and substance abuse, transportation issues, and end-of-life care Perfect for all clinicians working with mature patients, Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine will also continue to earn a place in the libraries of allied healthcare workers with ageing patients and clients.
Author(s): Alan J. Sinclair; John E. Morley; Bruno Vellas; Matteo Cesari; Medha Munshi
Edition: 6
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 1815
Tags: Internal medicine, Geriatric medicine, Geriatrics, Geriatric psychiatry, Geriatric pharmacology, Aging Chronically ill, Medical care, Older people
Volume 1
Contents of Volume 1
Contents of Volume 2
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Sixth Edition
Foreword
Introduction: Historical perspectives
PART 1Ageing: Biological, Social, and Community Perspectives
CHAPTER 1A biological perspective of ageing
CHAPTER 2Physiology of ageing
CHAPTER 3Psychological aspects of ageing
CHAPTER 4Social and community aspects of ageing
CHAPTER 5Sexuality and ageing
CHAPTER 6Ageing of the brain
CHAPTER 7Physical fitness and exercise
CHAPTER 8Health literacy and cultural sensitivity
PART 2Medicine and Prescribing in Old Age
CHAPTER 9Preventive geriatrics
CHAPTER 10Polypharmacy and deprescribing in older adults
CHAPTER 11Patient safety
SECTION 1Eating Disorders and Nutritional Health
CHAPTER 12Nutrition and healthy ageing: Emphasis on brain, bone, and muscle
CHAPTER 13The anorexia of aging
CHAPTER 14Weight loss
CHAPTER 15Water and electrolyte balances in ageing
CHAPTER 16Vitamins and minerals
SECTION 2Gastro Disorders
CHAPTER 17Changes in gastrointestinal motor and sensory function associated with ageing
CHAPTER 18The liver and gallbladder in the geriatric population
CHAPTER 19Faecal incontinence
CHAPTER 20Constipation
CHAPTER 21Diseases of the pancreas
SECTION 3Haematological Disorders
CHAPTER 22Anaemia in older people
CHAPTER 23Disseminated intravascular coagulation
CHAPTER 24Disorders of haemostasis
CHAPTER 25When to anticoagulate, and which anticoagulant?
CHAPTER 26Myelodysplasia
CHAPTER 27Management of myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukaemias in the elderly
SECTION 4Cardiovascular Diseases and Health
CHAPTER 28Epidemiology of heart disease
CHAPTER 29Arrhythmias
CHAPTER 30Ischaemic heart disease
CHAPTER 31Lipid management
CHAPTER 32Hypotension
CHAPTER 33Hypertension in older people
CHAPTER 34Heart failure
CHAPTER 35Cardiac surgery and percutaneous interventions in the elderly
CHAPTER 36Peripheral arterial disease
CHAPTER 37Venous thromboembolism in the elderly
SECTION 5Respiratory Diseases
CHAPTER 38Epidemiologic and pathophysiologic overview of respiratory infections
CHAPTER 39Pneumonia
CHAPTER 40Aspiration pneumonia
CHAPTER 41The COVID‐19 pandemic in older people
CHAPTER 42Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
CHAPTER 43Pulmonary rehabilitation
SECTION 6CNS Disorders
CHAPTER 44Neurological signs of ageing
CHAPTER 45Sleep apnoea and sleep disorders
CHAPTER 46Normal pressure hydrocephalus
CHAPTER 47Acute stroke care and management of carotid artery stenosis
CHAPTER 48Stroke and stroke rehabilitation
CHAPTER 49Communication disorders and dysphagia
CHAPTER 50Acute and chronic subdural hematoma
CHAPTER 51Epilepsy
CHAPTER 52Syncope and non‐epileptic attacks
CHAPTER 53Parkinson’s disease
CHAPTER 55Diabetic neuropathy
CHAPTER 56Disorders of the neuromuscular junction
CHAPTER 57Muscle disorders
CHAPTER 58Motor neuron disease
CHAPTER 59Chronic pain
CHAPTER 60Multiple sclerosis
APPENDIX
Function assessment scales
Components of the geriatric assessment
The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) diagnostic algorithm
Index
Volume 2
Contents of Volume 1
Contents of Volume 2
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Sixth Edition
Foreword
PART 2Medicine and Prescribing in Old Age
SECTION 7Dementia and Cognitive Disorders
CHAPTER 61Delirium in older patients
CHAPTER 62Memory clinics
CHAPTER 63Alzheimer’s disease
CHAPTER 64Mild cognitive impairment: an update
CHAPTER 65Vascular dementia
CHAPTER 66Mental stimulation and dementia
CHAPTER 67Exercise and dementia
CHAPTER 68Drug development and Alzheimer’s disease
CHAPTER 69Other dementias
CHAPTER 70Management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia
CHAPTER 71Late-life depression
CHAPTER 72Geriatric psychiatry
CHAPTER 73Organisation of services in geriatric psychiatry
CHAPTER 74The older patient with Down syndrome
SECTION 8Special Senses, Bone, and Joint Health
CHAPTER 75Disorders of the vestibular system
CHAPTER 76Smell and taste
CHAPTER 77Osteoporosis: burden, diagnosis, and management
CHAPTER 78Gait, balance, and falls
CHAPTER 79Hip fracture and orthogeriatrics
CHAPTER 80Foot problems
SECTION 9Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
CHAPTER 81Endocrinology of ageing
CHAPTER 82The pituitary gland
CHAPTER 83Thyroid disorders
CHAPTER 84Ovarian function and menopause
CHAPTER 85Testicular function
CHAPTER 86Diabetes mellitus
CHAPTER 87New therapies for diabetes mellitus
SECTION 10Urogenital Disorders
CHAPTER 88Gynaecology and the older patient
CHAPTER 89Prostate diseases
CHAPTER 90The ageing bladder
CHAPTER 91Geriatric nephrology
SECTION 11Cancer
CHAPTER 92Cancer and ageing
CHAPTER 93Oncological emergencies
CHAPTER 94Breast cancer
CHAPTER 95Maintaining functional status among older adult cancer patients and survivors
SECTION 12Functional Disorders and Rehabilitation
CHAPTER 96Multidimensional geriatric assessment
CHAPTER 97Frailty
CHAPTER 98Rehabilitation
CHAPTER 99Cachexia
100WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE)
SECTION 13Iatrogenic Infections
CHAPTER 101Valvular heart disease and infective endocarditis
CHAPTER 102Infections of the central nervous system
SECTION 14Special Issues
SECTION IAbuse and Older People
CHAPTER 103Good quality care: abuse
CHAPTER 104Alcohol consumption and cognition
CHAPTER 105The use and abuse of prescribed medicines
CHAPTER 106Drug misuse and the older person: a contradiction in terms?
SECTION IIEmerging Themes
CHAPTER 107Transportation, driving, and older adults
CHAPTER 108Smart Homes
CHAPTER 109Modern use of biomarkers in geriatric medicine
SECTION IIIDermatology
CHAPTER 110Geriatric dermatology
CHAPTER 111Pressure injuries: prevention and management
SECTION IVSurgical Themes
112Perioperative medical assessment of older adults
CHAPTER 113Anaesthesia
SECTION VAgeing Themes and Ethical Issues
CHAPTER 114Health issues in the ageing woman
CHAPTER 115Antiageing strategies
CHAPTER 116The ethics of geriatric care
CHAPTER 117Participation of older people in clinical trials
CHAPTER 118Restraints and immobility
CHAPTER 119Centenarians
SECTION VIEnd-of-life Care
CHAPTER 120End-of-life and palliative care
CHAPTER 121End-of-life care: special issues
PART 3 Global Healthcare Systems
CHAPTER 122Improving quality of care
CHAPTER 123Clinical audit of healthcare
CHAPTER 124Caring for the caregiver
CHAPTER 125Nursing home care
CHAPTER 126Geriatric occupational therapy: achieving quality in daily living
CHAPTER 127Geriatric medicine education in Europe and the United States
CHAPTER 128Systems of healthcare: the United States
CHAPTER 129Systems of healthcare: Australia
CHAPTER 130Systems of healthcare: the UK
CHAPTER 131Geriatric medicine in China
CHAPTER 132Ageing in developing countries
CHAPTER 133Geriatric medicine in the European Union: towards unification of diversity
CHAPTER 134Research horizons for the twenty-first century
APPENDIX
Function assessment scales
Index
