Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Geriatrics, 3/e (Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment)

The Geriatric Care Sourcebook is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone involved in the care of older adults.

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of geriatric care, from theory and fundamentals to assessment, conditions, diseases, symptoms, policies, and societal issues that affect older patients.

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