EDITORIAL REVIEWS -
CARE OF THE ELDERLY
DAVID O. STAATS
This is the new revised fourth edition of one of the standard multiauthored
textbooks of geriatric medicine. The third edition was published in 1989. The
purpose is to educate primary care physicians on how to take good care of older
persons. Additionally, this edition seeks to inform primary care physicians
about the latest advances and standards of care for older persons. The audience
for this book is primary care physicians who care for older persons. Both editor
and authors are well-recognized authorities in their fields. Notable features of
this book are the clear illustrations, useful algorithms, and forms