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Textbook of Geriatric Medicine International
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Aging as a population of significance and aging as a field of rigorous science has made the transition from regional to international relevance. Care of the aging population promises to dominate health care, social networks, and economic policies permanently. The appearance of an international textbook for medical management of this population reflects the universal nature of aging. Additionally, it indicates that expertise has emerged in many countries, from which comprehensive culturally appropriate programs can develop. How a similar knowledge base adapts to the prevailing health system. While cultural and environmental factors strongly influence health care delivery, this text explicates universal features of aging that will force changes in health service delivery. This textbook is drawn from International educational connections derived from Harvard Medical School s affiliated hospitals outreach. Faculty from 9 countries have formed an international consortium and authored this work. Perspectives appear that underscore basics of health care such as functional evaluation, prevention, and exercise principles. Regional issues such as differences in cancer incidence and service variation in home care broaden this base. Hints of innovation are possible around this blending of medical care specific to varying cultures. Readers will be impressed at the uniform presentation of graphic material, readability, and style in each chapter. This indicates a tremendous language and editorial talent brought to this effort by editors, authors, and publishers. This text will be of value to clinicians and scholars interested in medical aging. Additionally, however, it reaches to all health professionals working to bring creative solutions and cultural awareness to care for seniors in and from foreign lands. We are all different, yet we are all the same.
