The Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine provides user-friendly advice in a field that has limited evidence, yet makes up a substantial proportion of the work of most clinicians. It includes information required for effective, geriatric practice, in a contemporary, accessible format, indicating where practice differs from that of younger adults, is ill informed by evidence, and where dangers lurk for the inexperienced clinician. Guidance is given on the many ethical and clinical dilemmas common in geriatric practice, where several solutions may appear equally valid. Information ranges from when not to treat, through to providing evidence for where an aggressive approach is needed. Diseases that tend to arise mainly in older patients are covered in detail, as are problems that arise frequently, yet where advice is scarce. The text is problem based to assist the clinician in tackling scenarios where the diagnosis may not be clear. This is the 'must have' guide to geriatric medicine and will be invaluable to all those involved in the care of the older patient. CONTENTS: 1. Ageing
2. Organising geriatric services
3. Clinical assessment of older people
4. Rehabilitation
5. Falls and funny turns
6. Drugs
7. Neurology
8. Stroke
9. Psychiatry
10. Cardiovascular medicine
11. Chest medicine
12. Gastroenterology
13. Renal medicine
14. Homeostasis
15. Endocrinology
16. Haematology
17. Musculoskeletal disease
18. Pressure injuries
19. Genitourinary medicine
20. Incontinence
21. Ears
22. Eyes
23. Skin
24. Infections and immunity
25. Malignancy
26. Death and dying
27. Ethics
28. Finances