Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients
Author | : Alharthi, Adil Hamad |
Publisher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2023-04-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781668423554 |
ISBN-13 | : 1668423553 |
Rating | : 4/5 (553 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients written by Alharthi, Adil Hamad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As old age is increasing globally, some challenges arise such as multimorbidity, a unique medical condition that has multiple potential complications and thus needs high-quality care directed by qualified healthcare providers. Multimorbidity is an important daily challenge to internists worldwide due to its many difficulties. Junior physicians dealing with multimorbidity must have the knowledge to practice high-quality care for their elderly patients. Cases on Multimorbidity and Its Impact on Elderly Patients considers approaches to manage multimorbidity and its unique complications and challenges to aid in appropriate daily decision making. Covering key topics such as weight loss, aging, and frailty, this reference work is ideal for medical professionals, nurses, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.