Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive clinical textbook that bridges the gap between the biological study of aging (gerontology) and the medical care of older adults (geriatrics). Published in 2009 by McGraw-Hill Education , this 1,760-page volume serves as a core reference for geriatricians, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
Explores the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, 6th...
Added specialized chapters on emergency geriatrics, hospital-based care, and the cultural aspects of aging. Clinical Utility Paper in extenso | Request PDF - ResearchGate Key Features of the Sixth Edition
Dedicates significant coverage to conditions like frailty, falls, delirium, and dementia. Added specialized chapters on emergency geriatrics
The textbook is organized into four primary sections that guide the reader from fundamental science to complex clinical practice:
The largest section of the book, detailing how various body systems change with age and how to manage specific diseases in the elderly population. Key Features of the Sixth Edition