Expanded the use of Clinical Practice Guidelines and systematic reviews to ensure all treatment recommendations are grounded in current science.
Introduced a revamped two-color design with over 300 illustrations, including 64 full-color inserts to improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions like aging skin. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, 6th...
Dedicates significant coverage to conditions like frailty, falls, delirium, and dementia. Expanded the use of Clinical Practice Guidelines and
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 The largest section of the book, detailing how
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.
The textbook is organized into four primary sections that guide the reader from fundamental science to complex clinical practice: