The encyclopedia of elder care : the comprehensive resource on geriatric and social care / Elizabeth A. Capezuti, Eugenia L. Siegler, Mathy D. Mezey, editors.

Focuses on the notions of how to care for the elderly patient. This encyclopedia includes entries on: clinical symptoms and treatments of common and chronic diseases; healthcare policy issues; screening tools; tests of psychological and physical fitness; health maintenance; and medicare. It also pro...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors: Capezuti, Liz, Siegler, Eugenia L., Mezey, Mathy Doval
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub., ©2008.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:Focuses on the notions of how to care for the elderly patient. This encyclopedia includes entries on: clinical symptoms and treatments of common and chronic diseases; healthcare policy issues; screening tools; tests of psychological and physical fitness; health maintenance; and medicare. It also provides information on assisted living.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxvii, 860 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780826103536
0826103537
9780826102591
082610259X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.