Geriatrics. Ed. Tkacheva O.N., Frolova E.V., Yakhno N.N.

The national guide to geriatrics is the most complete publication today, including all the necessary information for doctors of various specialties that provide assistance to elderly and senile people. Unlike most existing guidelines, it uses a modern approach to the diagnosis and treatment of various states based on the principles of evidence -based medicine. The most common geriatric syndromes, as well as the most common diseases of the elderly people, are described. A separate chapter is devoted to the foundation of geriatrics - a comprehensive geriatric assessment. This instrument of modern geriatrics in Russian leadership was not previously covered. Much attention was paid to the syndrome of senile asthenia, or fragility, issues of palliative geriatrics, as well as cognitive and psycho -emotional disorders, dementia, depression, anxiety disorders.

Authorities of the book are leading specialists who are experts in various areas of geriatrics.

The publication is intended for general practitioners, therapists, geriatricians and specialists who support the elderly at different stages of health care.