Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition
Author: Jeffrey B. Halter, et al.
Edition: 7th Edition
Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
Publication Date: December 23, 2016
ISBN-10: 71833455
ISBN-13: 978-0071833455
Hazzard’s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is widely recognized as the gold-standard treatise for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the elderly. This comprehensive Seventh Edition seamlessly combines the fundamental principles of gerontology with clinical geriatric medicine, providing a uniquely holistic perspective on the care of aging patients. Authored by some of the world’s most distinguished geriatricians, this classic text has been updated with a new full-color presentation to enhance its authoritative, evidence-based content.
The book is logically organized into five primary sections to provide a deep understanding of the field:
- Principles of Gerontology: Exploration of the biological and social aspects of aging.
- Principles of Geriatrics: Core clinical methodologies and approaches.
- Geriatric Syndromes: Detailed management of complex conditions common in older adults.
- Principles of Palliative Medicine: Essential guidance on end-of-life care and comfort.
- Organ Systems and Diseases: Comprehensive review of pathology across the human body.
Whether used as a primary textbook for medical students or as a valuable reference for fellows and practicing clinicians, this edition offers unmatched coverage of every essential topic, from nutrition and evaluation to the complex management of chronic diseases in the geriatric population.
