Geriatric Medicine A Person Centered Evidence Based Approach 5th edition (fifth edition)

About this book

Geriatric Medicine A Person Centered Evidence Based Approach 5th edition by Michael R. Wasserman, Debra Bakerjian, Sunny Linnebur, Sharon Brangman, Matteo Cesari, and Sonja Rosen provides a comprehensive approach to the care of older adults based on clinical evidence, individual goals, functional status, and personal preferences. The book integrates medical management with the social, psychological, functional, and environmental factors that influence health and quality of life in later adulthood.

The 5th edition covers comprehensive geriatric assessment, healthy aging, frailty, multimorbidity, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, depression, falls, mobility problems, nutrition, urinary problems, medication management, polypharmacy, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, and other common health concerns affecting older adults. It also addresses rehabilitation, palliative care, care transitions, long term care, and coordination of services.

This reference is intended primarily for geriatricians, geriatric medicine fellows, physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals caring for older adults. Its person centered framework helps clinicians combine evidence based recommendations with functional assessment, patient goals, caregiver needs, comorbidities, and the complexities of managing multiple conditions in aging populations.

Geriatric medicine trainees, physicians, nurses, and other professionals working with older adults can use this 2024 edition to strengthen comprehensive assessment, improve medication and chronic disease management, evaluate functional decline, and plan individualized care. The complete 5th edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for clinical reference, professional education, geriatric training, and advanced study.