Dealing with delirium: A common problem in hospitalized elderly patients: Postgraduate Medicine: Vol 91, No 4

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A hospital stay can be a disorienting and frightening experience for many older patients, particularly the frail elderly. The result may be delirium in addition to an underlying medical illness. Dr O'Brien discusses the causes and differential diagnosis of delirium and suggests practical strategies for management and prevention.

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