Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine A Case-Based Approach
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
26.02.2007
Abbildungen
XX, 3 illus., schwarz-weiss Illustrationen
Herausgeber
Rainier P. SorianoVerlag
Springer UsSeitenzahl
628
Maße (L/B/H)
23.7/15.4/3.2 cm
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885 g
Auflage
2007
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-387-32324-4
Prior to the evolution of modern medicine, with its superabundance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical technology and the rise of the litigious society, the value of clinical skills was evident in both history taking and the physical examination. Even today, physicians can make a correct di- nosis solely by utilizing their clinical skills in about 90% of patient enco- ters. Furthermore, in the past physicians understood their role as a “psychologist” and were more apt to be familiar with the social context of their patients. House calls were common. The doctor was also a “placebo” who, at his best, inspired hope and probably sped recovery. Geriatricians use both clinical skills and take advantage of modern technology sparingly, for they know they are dealing with the most ch- lenging and frail of patients—older patients who so often present with multiple, complex, interacting behavioral, social, and physical problems. In contrast to medicine for young people, working with the older patient is much more demanding. Furthermore, the complex issue of societal at- tudes toward old people can come into play, speci? cally the physician’s need to deal with natural fears of aging, dependency, depression, dementia, and death. Ageism is the enemy of effective medical treatment. At its best, geriatrics exempli? es ways that medical care for all ages can become more humane, problem-oriented, and holistic.
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