Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Quotes

“The value of a diagnostic test is best determined by considering whether the test is accurate, the target disorder is dangerous if left undiagnosed, the test has acceptable risks, and effective treatment exists.”
― Jeffrey B. Halter, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

“see if your patient can sit up or stand than to listen to the heart sounds. Other high-yield examination elements might include postural blood pressure, inspection of ear canal for cerumen, visual acuity, and foot examination.”
― Jeffrey B. Halter, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

“For example, during day 5 of a hospitalization, it is likely more important to”
― Jeffrey B. Halter, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

“The physical examination in older persons, however, also serves to identify treatable impairments such as muscle weakness, gait instability, or sensory impairments, and to directly observe the performance of key functional tasks.”
― Jeffrey B. Halter, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

“such as muscle weakness, gait instability, or sensory impairments, and to directly observe the performance of key functional tasks.”
― Jeffrey B. Halter, Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology