The world?s leading text on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines principles of gerontology with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverge of this area of medicine. Written by some of the world?s most respected geriatricians, gerontologists, and medical specialists, Hazzard?s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical information available. With 40% of the chapters having new contributors, this is the most extensively revised - and essential - edition of this classic text ever!