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Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care : an evidenced-based approach / [edited by] Lisa C. Hutchison, PharmD, FCCP, MPH, BCPS, Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Services, Little Rock, Arkansas, Rebecca B. Sleeper, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, BCPS, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Founding Division Head, Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas. - Fifth edition. - xiii, 569 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Challenges in geriatric care / Rebecca B. Sleeper -- Ethical and socioeconomic considerations / Susan W. Miller -- Biomedical principles of aging / Lisa C. Hutchison -- Geriatric assessment / Sunny A. Linnebur -- Adverse drug events, polypharmacy, and medication management / Joe T. Hanlon, Emily R. Hajjar, and Robert Maher -- Palliative and hospice care / Lindsey Dayer and Lisa C. Hutchison -- Cardiovascular disorders / Kristen M. Cook -- Respiratory disorders / Michael R. Brodeur -- Renal and urologic disorders / Erica L. Estus, Nicole J. Asal, and Norma J. Owens -- Endocrine disorders / Lisa Cohen, Anne L. Hume, and Christine Eisenhower -- Gastrointestinal disorders and nutrition / Lisa C. Hutchison, Rebecca B. Sleeper -- Central nervous system disorders / Amie Taggart Blaszczyk and Lisa C. Hutchison -- Psychiatric disorders / Monica Mathys and Myra T. Belgeri -- Pain and sensory disorders / Meri Hix -- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders / Mary Beth O'Connell and Michelle Fritsch -- Anemia and preventive therapy / Sum Lam, Angela Cheng, and James Nawarskas -- Infections and antimicrobial stewardship / Rebecca B. Sleeper and Kelsey Van.

ISBN: 9781585284351 (pbk.) 1585284351 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2014034598

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatric pharmacology.
Drug Therapy.
Geriatrics--methods.
Aged.
Evidence-Based Medicine--methods.
Geriatric Assessment.

LC Class. No.: RC953.7 / .F86 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 615.5/80846