Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology 8e

Popular with generations of practitioners, Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology has been the
definitive reference of choice in the field of geriatric care. The new 7th Edition, by Howard M. Fillit, MD, Kenneth
Rockwood, MD, and Kenneth Woodhouse, carries on this tradition with an increased clinical focus and updated coverage to
help you meet the unique challenges posed by this growing patient population. Consistent discussions of clinical
manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more make reference quick and easy, while over 255 illustrations
compliment the text to help you find what you need on a given condition. Examples of the latest imaging studies depict
the effects of aging on the brain, and new algorithms further streamline decision making. Expert Consult functionality-
new to this edition-further enhances your reference power with convenient online access to the complete text and
illustrations from the book.
뷙mphasizes the clinical relevance of the latest scientific findings to help you easily apply the material to everyday
practice.


뷚eatures consistent discussions of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more that make
reference quick and easy.


뷞ncludes over 255 illustrations-including algorithms, photographs, and tables-that compliment the text to help you
find what you need on a given condition.


뷥rovides summary boxes at the end of each chapter that highlight important points.
뷚eatures the work of an expert author team, now led by Dr. Howard M. Fillit who provides an American perspective to
complement the book뭩 traditional wealth of British expertise.

뷞ncludes an expanded use of algorithms to streamline decision making.

뷥resents more color images in the section on aging skin, offering a real-life perspective of conditions for enhanced
diagnostic accuracy.

뷞ncludes examples of the latest imaging studies to help you detect and classify changes to the brain during aging.

뷤ffers Grade A evidence-based references keyed to the relevant text.

뷥rovides access to the complete text, fully searchable, along with all of the illustrations downloadable for your
personal presentations, at expertconsult.com.