{"title":"Alasdair MacLullich","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlasdair MacLullich's works offer insightful guidance on complex health topics, with a particular focus on emergency care for older adults. His writing combines clinical expertise with practical advice, making critical medical knowledge accessible to both professionals and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful exploration of challenges in geriatric emergencies, blending medical detail with a compassionate understanding of the unique needs of ageing patients. These books provide valuable support for those seeking to improve care and outcomes in health and wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"geriatric-emergencies-by-iona-murdoch-9781118655573","title":"Geriatric Emergencies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeriatric Emergencies\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to the common conditions affecting older patients who present in an emergency to hospital or primary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the essentials of history taking and clinical examination, the book covers a comprehensive range of emergencies, emphasising the different management approaches which may be required in older patients. Common geriatric presentations such as falls, delirium, and stroke are explored in detail, in addition to more diverse topics such as abdominal pain, major trauma, and head injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEthical considerations such as advanced care planning, palliative care, and capacity assessment are discussed, with practical tips on communicating with patients and their relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeriatric Emergencies\u003c\/i\u003e provides concise, up-to-date guidance to the emergency management of the older patient. It is a recommended resource for all health professionals working in the acute environment, in which a large proportion of patients are aged over 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995457143020,"sku":"9781118655573","price":111.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781118655573-geriatric-emergencies.jpg?v=1784895885"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alasdair-maclullich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}