Falls: the facts

摘要

This is an excellent and concise book that divides the complexnarea of falls into bite-size chunks. The book takes thenreader through the basic science of falls in older people andndescribes the assessment, management and prevention ofnfalls. Each chapter is designed to stand alone and covers ansingle topic. The writing is clear and can be read by a generalnclinical audience without being simplistic or patronising.nThere is a good balance between evidence, description andnclinical scenario, and the book manages to be factual withoutnbeing overly dogmatic. The book as a whole spans the subjectnwith appropriate breadth and depth for all but the mostnadvanced or specialised practitioner. The book is mainlyngeared towards falls nurse specialists and allied health professionalsnbut should be of interest to trainees, generalnpractitioners and consultants. Anyone looking to prepare anteaching programme on falls, for patients or staff, wouldnbe well advised to use this book as a starting point. In short,nthis book lives up to its title.