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Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics is an engagingly written, up-to-date introductory guide to the core topics in geriatric medicine. Since 1984, its goal has remained unchanged: to help clinicians do a better job of caring for their older patients. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in an elderly patient. FEATURES: • Numerous tables and figures that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms, therapeutics, and more • Thorough coverage of preventive services and disease screening • Eight chapters devoted to general management strategies • Important chapters on ethical issues and palliative care • Appendix of Internet resources on geriatrics Presented in full-color, this classic features a strong focus on the field’s must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug therapy and health services. The Eighth Edition has been completely revised to provide the most current updates on the assessment and management of geriatric care. No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet. This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters and images to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. Check out www.usatinemedia.com to learn more and watch a video demo of this app. This interactive app is based on the full content of Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. Editors: Robert L. Kane, MD Professor and Minnesota Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging School of Public Health University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Joseph G. Ouslander, MD Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Geriatric Programs Chair, Department of Integrated Medical Sciences Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Florida Atlantic University Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP Professor University of Maryland School of Nursing Sonya Gershowitz Chair in Gerontology Baltimore, Maryland Michael L. Malone, MD Medical Director, Aurora Senior Services & Aurora at Home Director of Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Aurora Health Care Clinical Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health Milwaukee, Wisconsin Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media, LLC Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer