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Ordering a Geriatric Pocket Doc

The “Pocket Doc” is designed to be helpful to professionals in the fields of social work, law, and law enforcement who encounter elder abuse. This sturdy little book is a guide to common geriatric disorders and medications. It's like having a doctor in your pocket!

Geriatricians Lisa M. Gibbs, M.D., Laura Mosqueda, M.D., and Steven Tam, M.D.; neuropsychologist Bonnie Olsen, Ph.D., and gero-pharmacist Bradley Williams, Pharm.D., CGP, collaborated with other professionals from University of California, Irvine Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology to give an overview of what we believe are the most common medical conditions facing the older adult population.  The Geriatric Pocket Doc addresses commonly asked questions about normal aging, and provides warning signs of elder abuse and neglect. It includes many helpful illustrations and charts.

Groups that use the Pocket Doc include Law Enforcement, Social Workers, Lawyers, Judges, Allied Healthcare Professionals, Caregivers, Conservators/Guardians, Older Adults, and Family Members

Now you can purchase the Geriatric Pocket Doc on Amazon: 

Amazon.com and you're done!

  • Paperback version, grayscale interior, list price: $11.50 + tax and shipping. Prices may vary.

  • Kindle Edition for e-readers, list price: $8.99, Prices may vary.

Order your Geriatric Pocket Doc at Amazon.com

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

 

Cover image of Geriatric Pocket Doc

 

Topics include:

  • Screening for common geriatric problems
  • Signs and symptoms of common medical conditions 
  • Memory loss and dementia
  • Depression
  • Commonly used medications
  • Medications/vitamins/supplements to beware of in older patients
  • Elder abuse definitions and examples
  • Forensic markers such as bruises, pressure sores

 

Preview the 2nd Edition of the Geriatric Pocket Doc here:

 

To buy a copy of the book, Geriatric Pocket Doc

  • Visit Amazon.com (Paperback and Kindle Editions available) 

Questions about ordering the Pocket Doc please send an email to centeronelderabuse@uci.edu with your inquiry or request.

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You might also be interested in our mobile app: 368+ Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Guide for CA Law Enforcement