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Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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By 2050, the world's 65 and older population will double, and the
85 and older population will grow fivefold. As the number of older
patients surges, so too will the medication management challenges
pharmacists and other health care providers face in this
population. For the Geriatric population, complex cases are often
the norm. Providing safe and effective care can mean considering
assessments of function and cognition, contacting multiple
prescribers, and understanding a patient's history, beliefs, and
caregiving situation before making therapeutic decisions.
Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition gives
practitioners the information they need to improve outcomes and
personalize care for elderly patients. New to this edition are new
chapters on "Palliative and Hospice Care" and "Infections and
Antimicrobial Stewardship". Additional enhancements in this edition
include added links to new guidelines, assessment tools, and
videos. Additional cases and a study guide will match the content
map for certified geriatric pharmacists examination. Useful
features throughout the book guide practitioners in navigating the
maze of information required when caring for the older patient. It
includes: summarized treatment guidelines; reviews of the evidence
base; special focus on recommendations for the frail elderly; full
case studies in each chapter; clinical pearls; key points and key
terms (with definitions) in each chapter. The demands of an aging
population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric
pharmacotherapy I now essential for all health care providers.
Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Second Edition ensures
had the information to allow providers to respond appropriately.
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