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The BGS is not involved with question setting or examining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM). However prospective candidates studying for the DGM and other similar qualifications frequently approach the BGS Office requesting information on suitable reading materials.

Most of the educational curriculum is well covered in the smaller books in Geriatric Medicine eg Lecture Notes in Geriatrics (Coni), or Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine (Bracewell, Gray and Rai), augmented by relevant clinical experience. However, further reading is recommended and this list of reference books, journals and educational materials provides some additional sources of information for those preparing for such examinations.

Guidelines on a variety of important clinical areas eg falls, intermediate care and continuing care can be found on the BGS website (pdf format)

Topical political debate can also be sampled via the website and the BGS Newsletter.

To explore topics even further, the main BGS Reading List is an additional resource and available on the rest of the training section of the compendium of policy and good practice.  

1. Textbooks

Lecture Notes in Geriatrics. Coni, Webster 6 th Edition ISBN 1405101628

Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine. Bracewell, Gray, Rai 2004 ISBN 1857758676

Essentials of Health Care of the Elderly. Bennett and Ibrahim 2 nd ed 1995 ISBN 0340545593

Older People at Home Practical Issues. Mulley, Penn, Burns 1998 ISBN 0727912585

Elderly Medicine: A Training Guide. Rai, Mulley. 2002 ISBN 9058232344

Brocklehurst’s Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. Tallis, Fillit, Brocklehurst 6 th ed 2002 ISBN 0443053707

2. Books / Reports / Guidelines in Specialist Areas

Medical Ethics and the Elderly Rai 2 nd ed 2004 ISBN 185775851X

Assessment of Mental Capacity Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers. BMA 2 nd ed 2004 ISBN 072796718

Parkinson’s Disease in the Older Patient. Playfer, Hindle 2001 ISBN 0340759143

Stroke Care. A Practical Manual. Harwood, Huwez, Good 2005 ISBN 0198529732

National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke. 2 nd Edition London :RCP, 2004. ISBN 1860162088

Urinary Incontinence (Part of Fast Facts Series) Shah and Leah 2 nd ed 1998 ISBN 1899541640

Urinary Incontinence Wagg (CME Bulletin Geriatric Medicine: Vol 1, No1 Oct/Nov 1997; No2 April/May 1998; No3 Oct/Nov 1998).

The Foot: Problems in Podiatry and Dermatology (Medical Pocket Books). Dawber, Bristow, Mooney. ISBN 1853173428

Geriatric Day Hospital: their role and guidelines for good practice. BGS/RCPU 1994 ISBN 1873240783

Department of Health. National Service Framework for Older People. London. DOH,2001 www.gov.uk/nsf/olderpeople.htm

Medicines and Older People: Implementing medicines-related aspects of the NSF for Older People www.gov.uk/nsf/olderpeople.htm

Joint Working Party. The health care of older people in care homes. Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Nursing and British Geriatrics Society. 2000 ISBN 1860161375

Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. Medical Aspects of Intermediate Care: Report of a Working Party. 2002 ISBN 1860161766

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) www.sign.ac.uk is a valuable source of guidelines and information in a number of clinical areas.

3. Journals

Age and Ageing

CME Journal – Geriatric Medicine

4. Independent Charities providing practical information and support for older people and their carers

Action on Elder Abuse. Useful information and links www.elderabuse.org.uk

Counsel and Care. Useful section on Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance www.counselandcare.org.uk

Age Concern www.ageconcern.org.uk

Help the Aged http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/default.htm

Alzheimer’s Society http://www.alzheimers.org.uk