Elderly medicine: a training guide

摘要

The advent of the e-portfolio and speciality certificate examnfor higher trainees in geriatric medicine has placed an increasednemphasis on the curriculum, which may not havenbeen as marked in previous years. As a result, texts that embracenthe syllabus as a whole are much in demand.nElderly Medicine: A Training Guide is divided into four mainnsections covering clinical and non-clinical aspects of geriatricnmedicine. Multiple short chapters address subjects rangingnfrom ‘biological ageing’ to ‘when to treat hypertension’ ton‘professional issues.’ The chapters are brief but informative,nwith pertinent points box-highlighted, and each concludednwith self assessment questions. Of major use is the recommendednreading list at the end of each chapter, with textsnand articles differentiated into essential reading, and interestingnbut not vital.nThis clear, comprehensive and concise textbook providesnan ideal starting point for study in geriatric medicine, actingnas both a quick reference guide and a prompt for furthernreading. It is essential reading for those in training postsnwithin the speciality, and could be recommended for anyonenworking in elderly medicine.